Art History Clues

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Art History Clues

• Abstract Art Zoom In

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Overview
Understanding Goal Abstract art uses
recognizable images as symbols.
Investigative Question How does an artist use
recognizable objects to convey a message?
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Answer the Following Questions

• What do you see in this picture?
• What words or patterns do
• you notice?
• What colors do you see?

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Look at the new information and answer the
following questions

• What do you see in this image?
• What shapes do you see?
• Can you recognize anything in this artwork?

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Look at the new information and answer the
following questions

• What can you recognize in this picture?
• What do you think the artist is trying to
  represent?
• How is the artist achieving that?

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Look at the new information and answer the
following questions

• What has been added to the previous image?
• How is this artwork abstract?

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Learning from clues

• What recognizable images did the artist recreate?
• How did he abstract them?
• What do you think is the meaning behind this
  work?
• How successful do you think the artist was in
  expressing himself in this abstract piece of art?
• What do you like about the work?
• How can you create an abstract piece of artwork
  that expresses meaning?
• Missing, 2001, Peter Kruper, acrylic, watercolor,
  and pencil on paper