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1: STUDY TASK: FIONA HALL

This first study task is for you to demonstrate your understanding of the frames.
In the space "add comment" section underneath the image below analyze the amazing artwork Fiona Hall has made. 

Remember there is no right or wrong when it come to analyzing an image as long as you are able to back up your opinion with examples and reasons why you believe the image means what it does.

If you get stuck use the following links below to use the internet to research  for further information!

Fiona Hall: Force Field (Museum of Contemporary Art)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3BwyuRjDew

Fiona Hall's Gallery: Roslyn Oxley 9
http://www.roslynoxley9.com.au/artists/17/Fiona_Hall/profile/

Fiona Hall

 Cell Culture (detail)

THE FRAMES

The Frames are a fantastic way for us to look at and analyze artworks.

This week we will have a look at what the frames are and how they are applied.

There are four frames: 

 Structural

Subjective
 Cultural 

Postmodern

When using the frames, visualize holding a specific frame ( subjective, cultural....) in front of an artwork and view it through that.


Lets look at what each of these are.....

 STRUCTURAL FRAME

The STRUCTURAL FRAME is where the form, media, techniques and how the work is composed using the elements and principles of design are examined. Using the Structural frame we look at how an artwork is made and the elements involved that reinforce this.

SUBJECTIVE FRAME

The SUBJECTIVE FRAME is where the personal and emotive qualities of an artwork are examined and how the artist has used the the principles of design to convey feelings, personal responses or imaginings to the audience. The subjective frame also considers the viewers response.

 

 CULTURAL FRAME

The CULTURAL FRAME is where the cultural environment in which the artist has developed subject matter, conventions, style and technique, is explored by the artist and audience. We look at the environment, society, political and cultural context that surrounds the artworks meaning and purpose.

POST-MODERN FRAME

The POST-MODERN FRAME is where the artist in contemporary times uses the non-conventional, the appropriated and how they have recontextualisated traditional mediums and forms to present art to a 21st Century audience. 

Next week you will use each of the frames to analyze an artwork!

OUR ART ANALYSIS JOURNEY STARTS HERE...

Art Interpretation: RESPONDING TO THE VISUAL ARTS

As a part of your 2AVAR course we will be looking at how we respond to, reflect on and critically evaluate your own artworks and the art of others (Outcome 3: Responses to the visual arts) the visual arts.

This interactive blog will help you to VISUALLY ANALYZE  different artists and their point of view in creating artworks (UNIT2AVAR)

We will be developing further our understanding of the frames as we look at amazing artworks while tackling the dreaded word POST MODERNISM!

Each week we will explore important artworks by analyzing them using the four frames:

STRUCTURAL

CULTURAL

SUBJECTIVE

POST-MODERN

The frames will assist you inbeing able to understand and critically evaluate artworks. This will be especially helpful in your upcoming exams!

Don't be overwhelmed...we have a fun journey ahead of us filled with amazing artworks!

Next week we will break down what each of the four frames are and how we use them...

In the meantime have a look at this you tube clip from Sunday Arts about Post-Modernism just to get you familiar with the concept.

http://youtu.be/zs0zzsHiVWc

ENJOY!

Above image: Cremaster 4 (production still)

Artist: Matthew Barney