Critical Arts Analysis
Learning Context:
You are to learn about arts analysis, interpretation and evaluation through studying one artwork and writing an essay. These processes are very important throughout art and design education and enrolment in these subjects comes with the expectation of completing written work. This essay is used to build knowledge of art terms and processes that are often used in annotations.
Purpose:
(What is being assessed)
- Research and acknowledge sources to explore and develop insights into aspects of the visual arts. (Evidenced through bibliography, in text references and accurate facts within essay) KU4
- Analysis and interpretation of works of art or design from different contexts. (Evidenced through the analysis and interpretation section) AR1
- Use of visual arts language to interpret and respond to works and their contexts. (Evidenced through use of art terms) AR2
- Evaluation of own practical work. (Evidenced through conclusion) AR3
Process:
- Put your name and due date on the front cover of your critical analysis workbook.
- In your book on a Word or Powerpoint document set up your page with the headings of the 5 sections.
- Follow along with each section in class making sure to listen to instructions and make notes.
- Ask questions when unsure and use resources to help you such as google, books and the learning support center.
- Complete the section for homework if you have not finished it during class time.
- In the Composition section, create a sketch or find the artwork image on the Weebly website and insert this into your document. Draw, use symbols over the top to describe the composition such as arrows to show direction the eye is travelling, blue lines for leading lines and red circles for focal points.
- Make sure to include art terms throughout your essay.
- Create a bibliography of all resources used.
- Proof read your essay to improve grammar, spelling and flow.
- Submit via Daymap or hand in the hardcopy if in your book.
Tom Roberts, A break away!
Cultural Identity
Throughout time, cultures have been identified through such symbols as flags, coins and calligraphy. A culture may be identified through its religious symbols or national symbols, representing place and a way of life. The more we look at cultural symbols, the more we realise how close we are to being global citizens, that these symbols are part of all people's lives, not just those in one country. For example, we no longer have to go to Italy to enjoy pizza, or to Japan for sushi and there is one currency, the euro, in most of Europe.
What cultures do you associate with the following symbols or icons? Do a simplified drawing or symbol of each.
What cultures do you associate with the following symbols or icons? Do a simplified drawing or symbol of each.
- Clover lead
- Croissant
- Cherry blossom
- Panda bear
- Pavlova
- Wattle
- Parthenon
Excerpt from Artwise Visual Arts 7-10 for the Australian Curriculum
Tom Roberts 1856 - 1931
Comparison
Discuss in groups using a venn diagram to note the similarities and differences:
What does it mean to be Australian in today's society?
How does the artwork above compare to Australian art and culture today?
Let's use this artwork by Danie Mellor as an example:
What does it mean to be Australian in today's society?
How does the artwork above compare to Australian art and culture today?
Let's use this artwork by Danie Mellor as an example:
Postcards from the edge (in search of living curiosities) 2011 Pastel, pencil, glitter, Swarovski crystal and wash on Saunders Waterford paper 152.5 x 221.5 cm Collection: Art Gallery of South Australia
Red white and blue, 2008, Mixed media with taxidermy, Height of tallest kangaroo 101cm
Collection: National Museum of Australia Purchased 2009
Collection: National Museum of Australia Purchased 2009