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Grade 10 2020 VISUAL ART Drawing/ Photography/Painting & Mixed Media

THEORY WORKBOOK

NAME:

COLOUR: PINK/GREEN/PURPLE

TASK A. ANNOTATION

TASK B. VISUAL

ANALYSIS

Topic 3 THEORY TOTAL

Mark out of

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Topic 1 VISUAL DIARY TOTAL

Topic 2 PRACTIC

AL TOTAL

TOTAL

DRAWING /10 /20 /30 /50 /50 /50 /150

PAINTING & MIXED MEDIA

/10 /20 /30 /50 /50 /50 /150

PHOTOGRAPHY /10 /20 /30 /50 /50 /50 /150

Please make sure that you take this workbook with you to all three visual arts subjects. There will be one theory lesson in each cycle – please take note of your theory dates.

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DRAWING SUBJECT MATTER PAGES 44-45 IN YOUR TEXTBOOK 2 PAGES Artists during different times and in different parts of the globe have interpreted similar subjects in their art. The subject of the work is what the painting is about. The objects contained in the image and the underlying story or idea referenced by those figures and objects is the subject of the work. Looking at subject matter forms a handy way of comparing works from different times and places.

Portraits

Figure studies

Still-life

Landscapes

Animal studies

Religious works

Mythology

Fantasy

Politics/history

Abstraction

Genre

VISUAL ANALYSIS PAGES 52 – 59 7 PAGES Visual analysis involves ‘reading’ visual images. When you look at a work of art, the most important thing is to be curious and open to finding your own interpretation that you can substantiate with visual information and clues from the artwork. These are important factors to consider in your analysis: LABEL INFORMATION

Artist

Title

Media

Date

Size DESCRIPTION

Identify what you see

Describe the main objects in the artwork, the subject matter, symbolism

Does the work belong to a specific movement? ANALYSIS

Formal Art Elements – line, shape, colour, form, pattern, space, texture, tone

Composition and use of Principles – emphasis, contrast, scale, proportion, balance, rhythm

Style and Technique

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INTERPRETATION, MESSAGE AND MEANING

Form your own opinion and conclusion on the MEANING and CONTENT of the artwork based on your DESCRIPTION and DISCUSSION above

Its is important to consider contextual factors – the background of the artist, country, politics, culture, historical factors – as well as the function and purpose of the artwork

WRITE NEATLY IN ESSAY FORM USING FULL SENTENCES AND PARAGRAPHS. STRUCTURE YOUR ESSAY USING AN INTRODUCTION IN THE BEGINNING AND A CONCLUSION AT THE END.

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Task A & B: Drawing Cameron Platter is a South African artist who works in medium of drawing. His subject matter is South African popular culture. He is inspired by the linocut work of John Muafangejo. Through the colours and busy two dimensional style he celebrates the vibrant city life. His work is at the same time satirical as he examines popular culture, including beliefs, fashions and consumerism.

Cameron Platter, Dr Phill, 2011, Colour pencil

A. ANNOTATE THE ARTWORK: /10

What am I looking at? (Subject matter) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………/2

What does this drawing mean to me? ………………………………………………………………………………………/2

What media format does the composition remind you of? ……………………………………

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What popular culture is visible? ………………………………………………/1

How is colour used? ………………………………………………………………………………

How is line used? ……………………………………………..……/1

Name two influences ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………/2

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B. VISUAL ANALYSIS /20

Use your annotation to write a one page visual analysis. PLEASE WRITE IN PEN AND IN ESSAY FORMAT USING FULL SENTENCES AND PARAGRAPHS

Include the following: INTRODUCTION: the name of artist, nationality, artwork, materials/media used and year the artwork was

made (5)

BODY: describe what you see (subject matter). Why was the artwork made? Discuss how the subject matter, composition, elements and principles contribute to the mood and meaning of the artwork. Can you see anything that might have inspired or influenced the artist and explain this? Do you see anything from the artist’s country or culture in the work? (10)

CONCLUSION: Highlight what you find most interesting, effective and meaningful in the artwork and how whether you think the artwork conveys a specific feeling or meaning. Explain your answer (5)

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PHOTOGRAPHY ELEMENTS OF ART PAGES 6 – 23 18 PAGES To get insight into any artwork one must first know the ‘language’ of art. This ‘language’ is known as the Elements of Art. Elements of Art include:

Line

Shape and Form

Tone

Texture

Colour

Space

COMPOSITION AND THE PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN PAGES 24 – 27 3 PAGES Composition is

The combination of the art elements

The final result of composing a drawing or painting is called a composition

Composition is very important and can determine the success of an artwork Principles of Design include:

Balance

Rhythm and Movement

Emphasis

Unity and Harmony

Contrast

Proportion

Pattern

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Task A & B: Photography Zanele Muholi is a South African photographer and activist. Somnyama Ngonyama (meaning 'Hail, the Dark Lioness') confronts the politics of race and pigment in the photographic archive, while commenting on specific events in South Africa's political history, such as the Marikana massacre. The series references black and white portraiture and fashion photography, with Muholi dressed in different outfits as she takes on various personas. In the following photograph she is dressed up as Bester Mayotte.

A. ANNOTATE THE ARTWORK: Bester I, Mayotte, 2015 Silver Gelatin print

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What am I looking at? (Subject matter) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…/2

What does this photograph mean to me?

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What catches my eye? ……………………………………………………………………………………………./1

How is line used? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………/2

How is light used?

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What shapes do I see?

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What catches my eye?

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Muholi is a social commentary artist, she makes photographs that speak about issues that affect society. Her focus is on the LGBTI community. She has used other people as well as her body to convey strong messages about the treatment of LGBTI in society. Like any another photographer, she draws with light, using it to capture realist and effective images. The light creates reflections of line, shape, texture tone and colour to enhance the understanding of the photograph.

B. VISUAL ANALYSIS /20

Use your annotation to write a one page visual analysis of Bester I Mayotte PLEASE WRITE IN PEN AND IN ESSAY FORMAT USING FULL SENTENCES AND PARAGRAPHS

Include the following: INTRODUCTION: the name of artist, nationality, artwork, materials/media used and year the artwork was made (5) BODY: describe what you see (subject matter). Why was the artwork made? Discuss the use of line, colour, texture and emphasis. (10) CONCLUSION: sum up your points and state whether you think the artwork is successful in conveying its intended message or not. Explain your answer (5)

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PAINTING AND MIXED MEDIA

STYLE PAGES 46 – 49 3 PAGES Style refers to how the artist depicted the subject or how the artist has put his or her personal mark on the artwork. These are some of the most used styles in art:

Naturalism

Figurative

Abstract

Expressionism

Stylised

Decorative

CONTEXT, FUNCTION AND MEANING PAGES 49 – 51 3 PAGES

FUNCTION Architecture is the most functional of the visual arts. Ever since prehistoric times, people have built shelters against heat, cold, rain or attack. Architecture organizes space for human uses, like religious attack or civic activities. What are the functions of other artworks such as paintings and sculpture? As you study different societies and movements, you will encounter different functions of art in different times. These are some familiar functions:

Religious

Political

Decorative

Expression

CONTEXT The context is very important to understand any artwork. This has to do with the social and historical background. It is important to find out as much historical background to artists and artworks as possible, so that our understanding of the work is enriched.

MEANING The discussion and consideration of the formal elements, principles of design, use of media and technique, style and contextual factors will help the viewer to come to a closer understanding of any artwork. However, the viewer is not the artist and may never know the full intention of the artist, but one forms a personal opinion provided that the opinion is substantiated by the artwork, research, interviews and/or discussion.

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Task A & B: Painting and Mixed Media

A. ANNOTATE THE ARTWORK: /10

Look at the painting below called Thinking about Death by Frida Kahlo. This is a self-portrait. It was painted in 1943. In this painting, death is symbolized as skull and crossbones on the artist’s forehead. In ancient Mexican culture, death also means rebirth and life. In this portrait, the artists put herself against a background of lavish green leaves, which could be a symbol of life.

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What am I looking at? (Subject matter) details. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………/2

What is my interpretation of this

artwork?......………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………..…/2

Describe the contextual factors of the artwork.

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What is the style of the artwork?

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What catches my eye, ie what is the focal point? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..../1

How and where has line been used? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………/2

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B. VISUAL ANALYSIS /20

Use your annotation to write a one page visual analysis on Thinking about death by Frida Kahlo.

PLEASE WRITE IN PEN AND IN ESSAY FORMAT USING FULL SENTENCES AND PARAGRAPHS Include the following: INTRODUCTION: the name of artist, nationality, artwork, materials/media used and year the artwork was made (5)

BODY: describe what you see (subject matter). Why was the artwork made? Discuss how the subject matter, composition, elements and principles contribute to the mood and meaning of the artwork. Can you see anything that might have inspired or influenced the artist and explain this? Do you see anything from the artist’s country or culture in the work? (10)

CONCLUSION: sum up your points and state whether you think the artwork is successful in conveying its intended message or not. Explain your answer. What is the meaning of the artwork? (5)

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GLOSSARY

FORMAT STYLE SUBJECT MATTER

COMPOSITION SPACE & DEPTH

LIGHT

Portrait Representational Portrait Symmetrical Linear Perspective

Light Source

Landscape Naturalistic Figure Study Asymmetrical Atmospheric Perspective

Light Intensity

2D Realistic Nude Triangular Multiple Points of View

Chiaroscuro

3D Expressive Figure in a Landscape

Rule of Thirds Vanishing Point Sfumato

Oval Simplified Landscape Claustrophobic / Busy

Foreground

Square Stylized Genre Empty / Quiet Middle ground

Round Abstract Still Life Balanced / Unbalanced

Background

Abstracted Abstract Foreground Positive Space

Narrative Middle ground Negative Space

Historical Background Proportion

Socio-political Foreshortening

Religious

Mythological

LINE SHAPE FORM (TONE) COLOUR TEXTURE Outline Geometric Mass Colour Wheel Mark making

Mark-making Organic Volume Primary, Secondary, Tertiary

Surface

Linear Free-form 3D Complimentary Tactile

Crisp 2D Tonal Variation Contrasting Impasto

Controlled Flat Colour Tonal Contrast Monochromatic

Spontaneous Square Tonal Values Naturalistic

Loose Circle Tonal Scale Bold / Bright

Expressive Triangle Highlights Emotive/ Expressive

Fine Shadows Autonomous

Bold Cube Symbolic

Fluid Sphere Subdued

Varied Triangular Pyramid

Saturated / De-saturated

Other words that might come in handy.