There are two internal assessments for Level 1 Art Histories: Subject Matter & Media and Methods. There is also an external exam for Level 1. If you're interested see Mr Soltero.
The task sheets will be shared with you when you request them from your teacher. The instructions will explain that you need to start a Google doc, title it correctly, and share it with Mr Soltero in order to get the feedback started.
Make use of the books and magazines in the Art Department to read about artists and artworks AND/OR you could use this blogsite.
After you have selected which assessment to begin with:
A: Read the first page of your task sheet where it explains what Subject Matter OR Media actually is. This may help you decide which assessment you want to begin.
B: Following the instructions on the second page of your task sheet where it says "Task". Step one is to select two works by one artist OR select one work by each of two artists. Either way you're selecting two artworks to look at, read about, and write about.
Below is a running list organised into styles, movements and artists.
When you've selected an artist, you then need to select an artwork from one of the article links below.
You may have to surf through a few links before you find specific artworks.
On page two of your task sheet where it says "Task" – step 2 asks you to take notes in your own words from the articles you read about the artist and artworks.
The notes you take will either be about Subject Matter OR Media and Methods.
Be aware, in this sort of reading you will not necessarily see the exact words 'subject matter' or 'media' or 'methods'.
Your job is to know what these things are so you can see where they are being referred to in the text.
In Task 3 you need to make a table so you can organise your notes.
Once you've done that you should come and see Mr Soltero so you can get some feedback before Task 4.
Styles, Movements and Artists
Pop Art – Roy Lichtenstein
- Roy Lichtenstein exhibition, exploring the issues raised by Lichtenstein,
- Lichtenstein exhibition Whaam! at Tate Modern
- The Museum of Modern Art in New York has a great learning section on their website and many sections dedicated to both Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art. Here is the link to the Pop Art section.
Pop Art – Andy Warhol
- www.warhol.org is the online presence of The Andy Warhol Museum – showcasing the work and influence of Warhol. It contains: biography, galleries of works and – within the ‘education’ section – a range of resources for use with students.
- · Online silkscreen demo http://www.warhol.org/education/resourceslessons/featured/
- Smarthistory introduction to Pop Art and video about Gold Marilyn Monroe, 1962. (3 minutes) http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/pop-art.html
Abstract Expressionism – Jackson Pollock
- The following is a very long list of resources with notes on Jackson Pollock: Origins & context of Abstract Expressionism – smarthistory article
- The Museum of Modern Art in New York has a great learning section on their website and many sections dedicated to both Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art. This link regarding Abstract Expressionism contains several components and offers heaps of resources.
- The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) has this feature covering the development of his style (The Artist), a detailed examination of Number 1, 1950 (Lavender Mist),1950 (The Painting) and his technique (The Process)
- Commentaries on Full Fathom Five, 1947 from WebMuseum, Paris, MoMA collection
- Pollock’s Painting Techniques – smarthistory video,4min.
- Metropolitan Museum video on No 28, 1950: - superb close-ups revealing texture and gesture:
- Smart History's section on Abstract Expressionism and the NY School
