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Concentration. A body of related works describing an in-depth exploration of a particular artistic concern. It should reflect a process of investigation of a specific visual idea. Scoring guidelinses. An unmistakable connection Engages the viewer Effective integration Informed risk-taking
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Concentration A body of related works describing an in-depth exploration of a particular artistic concern. It should reflect a process of investigation of a specific visual idea.
Scoring guidelinses • An unmistakable connection • Engages the viewer • Effective integration • Informed risk-taking • Evocative theme • Original vision
First….. • You will need to list at least 75 ideas…..WHAT?????? • Easy and trite answers come first, but through a sustained investigation, you will acquire a deeper personal, visual statement of excellence. By talking with your teacher and fellow artists, you will come up with your own highly developed concept.
Rene Magritte Surrealism
Frida Kahlo Autobiographical -- surrealism
(controversial artist) Depictions of children
Chris Olifi (also controversial) Religious reference
Edward Hopper Social realism
George Tooker Political commentary
Cindy Sherman Feminist artist -- Social commentary on 50’s/60’s role of women
Kara Walker Social Commentary Victorian era
Giacomo Balla Futurism – Response to Industrial Revolution
Theodore Gericault Depicting historical events in an emotional way
Websites http://www.fcds.org/faculty/RebeccaStoneDanahy/web/ap/Concentration%20%5BCompatibility%20Mode%5D.pdfhttp://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/artroom/Nicole/Nicole4.htmhttp://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_questions/213852.html http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/members/exam/exam_questions/213831.html
Some ideas to get you started….. • Junkyard Still Life • Circus Life • Crime and Punishment • Seven Deadly Sins • Women in Feminine Roles • Things that make me smile • Historical Events • Reflections of Images Within • Things that come in pairs • The movie experience • “The Attic” the childhood experience • Icons within our society • The struggle to find oneself • Childhood memories and feelings • Toys/Games • Visions of the Future • Evolution of an item as it decomposes • Family Celebrations • Figures at rest from an extreme perspective • Dreamscapes • Objects emerging from bags • “Bad Luck” situations: black cat, ladder, umbrella, cracked mirror, etc. • People morphing into everyday items: cell phone, ipod, skateboard, remote control, etc. • Exploration of design textures related to nature with a strong focus on the leaf image