Ms. Hunter's Art Classes-WINTER 2005

Writing About Art III

Study the artworks and answer the following questions.
Print out and glue in your DWB. Include all details.

Recording Information about Artworks

Helpful Phrases-Describing What You See

4. What elements has Malevich REPEATED? How does this create a sense of RHYTHM?

Kasimir Malevich, Suprematist Painting: Aeroplane Flying, 1915; Oil on canvas, 57.3 x 48.3 cm (22 5/8 x 19 in)

5. What kinds of MOVEMENT has Munch created? How?

Edvard Munch, The Scream (or The Cry) 1893; 150 Kb; Casein/waxed crayon and tempera on paper (cardboard), 91 x 73.5 cm (35 7/8 x 29")

6. Describe the PROPORTIONS of the different shapes in this artwork by Matisse.

Henri Matisse, Icarus (from Jazz), 1943, gouache on paper cut out

Note:
Be sure to refer to the appropriate Elements of Design in your anwers.
 
E.g. Van Gogh repeats the same short lines (brushstrokes) throughout his painting to create unity. He also repeats the colour yellow, which is seen strongly in the sky, into the buildings in the town and ever so slightly in the large tree. 

Helpful Vocabulary

Line

Shape and Size

Space

Colour

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