Expressive Flashcards
What is Elizabeth Blackadder’s background?
Born in 1931 in Falkirk and died in Edinburgh in 2021
Studied art at Edinburgh University and Edinburgh College of Art
Used oils, watercolours, pencils and printing
Lived in Edinburgh with her husband John Houston
What is Vincent Van Gogh’s background?
Born in Groot-Zundert, Holland in 1853 and died in North France in 1890
Was a religious missionary first and then became a self taught painter
Used oils on canvas, still lifes, portraits and landscapes
Close relationship with brother Theo
Bad mental health problems and painting became brighter and wilder
What was Vincent Van Gogh influenced by? (Hint- JIPIC) ALWAYS JUSTIFY i.e. refer to still life with drawing board and onions
J- Japanese influence seen with abrupt chopping on the edge of the painting with no regard for objects
I- Impressionism influence seen with application of small dashes of colourful paint
P- poverty, subject matter and background show no decorative or luxurious items
Colour with W.W.W.
Describe the colours the artist has used, consider colour range and palette
Is the colour combo important,why?
Are the colours symbolic?
Line
How has the artist used line
Describe use of like and mark making
How was the line made,techniques/material
Tone
What part shows light/ shadow/ contrast
Where is the light coming from
Reflections? Shadows making 3D forms?
Does tone affect the mood/atmosphere
Form and shape
How has the artist used form/shape
Does the form/shape guide the eye,how
Does shape/form show emotion or affect the mood/atmosphere,how
Texture
How is texture formed
What techniques were used to create texture
Does texture relate to subject matter
Pattern
How has the artist used pattern
Does this affect the content
Is the pattern man made or natural
Subjet
Describe what you see to blind person
Who/what is there
What is happening
What is setting, background and foreground
What is the artist trying to tell you
Style
Is it realistic, photographic, recognisable, pattern based, stylised, expressive, minimal etc.
Why has the artist chosen this style
Media handling/ Techniques/ materials
What materials were used to create the artwork? What was the artist’s intention?
How was the materials applied?
What methods were used?
Have they used traditional or modern methods? Have they used traditional or modern methods?
Mood/ atmosphere
What mood/ atmosphere is created?
What was the artist’s intention?
How does it make you feel?
Remember colour tone and composition
Composition
Consider the arrangement of shapes and forms in the artwork
Why has the artist arranged the work like this?
Is subject matter fully contained within the frame?
Personal opinion
Do you like the work? Why?
Or why not?
Do you appreciate or admire anything about the work, style?
What is the message the artist is trying to convay?
always justify your opinion
