Deriving MeaningSession 2

Ms. Beka Ruíz

Art and architecture have meaning,but how do people understand the message?

Deriving Meaning

• Formal Analysis• Content Analysis• Influence of

Historical Context,Physical

Surroundings,and Method of

Encounter• Writings about Art

Every work of art was created within its own historical, political, social or religious context.

Deriving Meaning

EDWARD HOPPER. Nighthawks, 1942.

Every work of art was created within its own historical, political, social or religious context.

Deriving Meaning

SHEPARD FAIREY. Obama Hope, 2008.

Every work of art was created within its own historical, political, social or religious context.

Deriving Meaning

SHIRIN NESHAT. Speechless, 1996.

Every work of art was created within its own historical, political, social or religious context.

Deriving Meaning

MICHELANGELO. Pieta, 1498-1499.

FORMAL ANALYSIS:the integrated study of the (formal)

elements and principles (of composition) of art and the way they are used in a

specific artwork

Deriving Meaning

(integrated: combining with another to make a whole)

FORMAL ANALYSIS: the integrated study of the elements & principles of art & the way they are used in a specific artwork

Deriving Meaning

VINCENT VAN GOGH.Starry Night, 1889.

Formal Elements:Line, Light & Value, Color, Texture & Pattern, Shape & Volume, Space, Time & Motion

Principles of Composition:Balance, Rhythm, Proportion & Scale, Emphasis, Unity & Variety

CONTENT ANALYSIS:the artwork’s themes or messages

conveyed through symbolic and iconographic references

Deriving Meaning

(conveyed through: communicated through)(symbolic: a symbol, represents or stands for something else)

(iconographic: visual symbols)

CONTENT ANALYSIS:the artwork’s themes or messages conveyed through symbolic and iconographic references

Deriving Meaning

JAN VAN EYCK.Arnolfini Wedding Portrait, 1434.

CONTENT ANALYSIS:the artwork’s themes or messages conveyed through symbolic and iconographic references

Deriving Meaning

(metaphor: a figure of speech not using “like” or “as”, not literal)EXAMPLES:

• heart of stone• heart of a lion• rolling in the dough

Iconography Artists can use

metaphors or symbols to convey content.

INFLUENCES OF…historical context, physical surroundings, and method of

encounter

Deriving Meaning

Context for the Creation of the Artwork:Context consists of the external conditions

that surround a work of art

INFLUENCES OF…historical context, physical surroundings, and method of

encounter

Deriving Meaning

Context for the Creation of the

Artwork:Context

consists of the external

conditions that surround a work

of artSHIRIN NESHAT. Speechless, 1996.

INFLUENCES OF…historical context, physical surroundings, and method of

encounter

Deriving Meaning

Physical Surroundings:Location of an artwork

also affects its meaning.

OLAFUR ELIASSON. The New York City Waterfalls, 2008.

INFLUENCES OF…historical context, physical surroundings, and method of

encounter

Deriving Meaning

Physical Surroundings:Location of an artwork

also affects its meaning.

INFLUENCES OF…historical context, physical surroundings, and method of

encounter

Deriving Meaning

Method of Encounter:How we encounter or greet art

adds meaning to the artwork. Art galleries Museums Newspapers, Internet On the street Religious sites In malls At festivals

WRITINGS ABOUT ART:help us to understandthe full meaning of art

Deriving Meaning

Art Critics: describe works of art and evaluate their significance (importance)

Art Historians and Academics: research art of the past and of other cultures

Curators: write essays, wall labels, and educational material for museum and gallery exhibitions

GERHARD RICHTER. October 18, 1977, 1989.

Making ArtSession 2

Support for Art Making

Making Art

• Private Patronage• The Market• Tax-Supported Art

PRIVATE PATRONAGE:Patrons are persons of power or

wealth, who commissioned art for their homes or as monuments after

their deaths

Making Art

(commission: give an order to do or make something)(monument: statue or a structure to commemorate [show respect for]

an important person or event)

Famous Private Patron: Pope Julius II

Making Art

MICHELANGELO. Sistine Chapel, late 15th century.

Famous Private Patron: Louis XIV

Making Art

THE MARKET:Today, many artists create art on

speculation, which means they first make art, then later try to sell it on their own,

through an agent, or through galleries. This is the opposite of working on commission.

Making Art

(speculation: in hopes of gain but with the risk of loss)(commission: give an order to do or make something)

TAX-SUPPORTED ART:Taxes support art either as direct payments to

artists or as funding for major projects.

Making Art

OLAFUR ELIASSON. The New York City Waterfalls, 2008.

Talkback Time Introduction

Session 2Ms. Beka Ruíz

At least 30 minutes Regarding material covered in the previous

class session (and/or assigned readings related)

Format can vary: Debate Q&A Game Show Relevant Art Creation! … BE CREATIVE! Enjoy

it!

Talkback Time Introduction

Talkback Time Introduction

GRADING RUBRIC:(1) all leading group members’

participation(2) engagement of other students(3) coverage of relevant material(4) completed team evaluation form

What should we do?What interests you most about your topic

from what we talked about in class?What does your particular Talkback Time

have to do with Western Art History?Now share your interest with your

classmates, and give them an opportunity to share in what you enjoy or learn.

Example TALKBACK TIME

Ms. Beka Ruíz

• Linear Perspective

• Making Art• Review it

(or)• Teach it

What should we do?What interests your team most about your topic from what we talked about in class?What does your particular Talkback Time

have to do with Western Art History?Now share your interest with your

classmates, and give them an opportunity to share in what you enjoy or learn.

Linear Perspectivein Western Art History

Linear Perspectivein Western Art History

Linear Perspectivein Western Art History

Linear Perspectivein Western Art History

Linear Perspectivein Western Art History

Linear Perspective: 1 Point

Vertical, Horizontal, to Vanishing Point (VP) 2 Point

Vertical, to Vanishing Points (VPs) 3 Point

All major lines go to a VP.

ACTIVITY 1: 3 Linear Perspectives

1-Pt: Vertical, Horizontal, to

VP Hallway Long Road

1 Point LinearPerspective

2-Pt: Vertical, to 2 VPs lines Corner of Building Inside corner of room

2 Point LinearPerspective

3-Pt: All major lines go to a

VP. From above, From

below

3 Point Linear Perspective

Team __ and Team __ : 1 Point

Vertical, Horizontal, to Vanishing Point (VP) Team __ and Team __ :

2 Point Vertical, to Vanishing Points (VPs)

Any brave students: 3 Point

All major lines go to a VP. MEET BACK IN THE CLASSROOM in 15

minutes.

ACTIVITY 2: Perspective at ISVNU

Let’s Wrap UpReading Assignment:

• Your Brain: The Right and Left of It by Betty Edwards

The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

• Answer 1Q1-1Q5 before 13h00 of Session 3• Bring your 1 Point or 2 Point Linear

Perspective drawing to class Session 3