Years 7 & 8 Art home study work tasks:

Create a shape composition in the style of Frank Stella and now combine the patterns of Thaneeya McArdle into each section. Complete in block colours using colouring pencils or felt tip pens.

Annotate to explain the following:

~How it combines both artists styles? What skills you have used? How this relates to previous learning? Explain your choice of colours that you have used.

Please note that we advise where possible you try to present your work on the computer and email work to whiteheadj@bmatforesthall.org.uk

You can also print work off yourselves if you have access to a colour printer.

If you are a student who is in a situation where you do not have access to a computer you can attempt the tasks by hand writing to evidence research and you could draw examples of what you have found to support your research.

Frank Stella: Shape composition Example

Thaneeya McArdle: Patterns Example

Combine these patterns with a shape design like Frank’s above

Years 7 & 8 Art home study work tasks:Research the psychology of colour and it’s connections with emotions.

Annotate to explain the following:

~Which colours represent certain emotions and why?

Create a colour chart and label how certain colours make you feel.

E.g.~

Red could relate to Love, warmth and Romance or Hate, Danger,

Anger or a warning

Look at the 2 pieces of artwork and answer the questions to analyse each piece individually…

Example Image 1:Analysis Questions:

Describe the colours and patterns that have been shown in this piece

of artwork:

How does the artwork make you feel?

How do you think the artist was feeling when they were creating it? What kind of message do you think they want the viewer to see in their

Art?

What does the artwork remind you of and why? Do you like or dislike this piece of Art? How would you

change it?Example Image 2:

Years 7 & 8 Art home study work tasks:Now design 2 Abstract expressionist pieces of artwork.

Criteria:

Select 2 opposite emotions to base each of your artworks on.

E.g.~ ‘Relaxed & Stressed’

• Draw a box for each design that measures 14cm x 14cm. Complete your pattern inside.

• Both must show contrasting patterns.

• Both must show opposite colour schemes that relate back to your emotions colour key.

• Both must show blending and must be completed in colouring pencils only.

Look at your 2 pieces of artwork and annotate your ideas using the guidance questions…

Example outcomes that contrast:Annotation guidance:

Which 2 opposite emotions did you choose and why?

Explain why you have used certain colours in each piece and how this reflects the emotion you chose…

Do you feel your 2 outcomes reflect the chosen emotions and do they contrast against each other in an

opposite way? Explain how…

Why was colour and pattern important when making this piece of

Art?

Which outcome is your favourite and why?

Stressed Vs Relaxed…

Years 7 & 8 Art home study work tasks:Research the works of Mark Rothko and Wassily Kandinsky, they are both Abstract Expressionist artists.

Show examples of their work and analyse using the guidance questions.

Pick your favourite artwork from each artist and create a transcription (direct copy) in any media of your choice:

~Colouring pencils

~Paper collage

~Oil pastels

~Paint

Mark Rothko:Analysis questions:

What is Abstract Expressionism and what does it mean?

Who formed this Art Movement?

What does Mark Rothko base his artwork on?

Why does Rothko not name many of his paintings?

What was Kandinsky inspired by?

What do both artists have in common with their style of Art?

How are they different?

Which style do you like best and why?

Why do these artists both link with the overall topic of our rotation?

Explain the connections along the way….

Wassily Kandinsky