Critical thinking is defined as a reflective and reasonable thought process embodying depth, accuracy, and astute judgment to determine the merit of a decision, an object (like a new artwork), or a theory (Alwehaibi, 2012).
Creative thinking involves analysis, evaluation, and a synthesizing of facts, ideas, opinions, and theories.
Possessing the capacity to logically and creatively exercise in-depth judgment and reflection to work effectively in the realm of complex ideas exemplifies a critical thinker (Carmichael & Farrell, 2012).
So - let's use a question from a National past paper to look at the technique of deductive reasoning as it applies to the 'unseen' artwork.
From a past paper ..... Link to November 2012
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Fig. 3a - Jane Alexander Untitled 1982
Bone, plaster of Paris, wax, paint, wood & steel.
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Fig. 3b - Paul Stopforth Death in Detention 1978 (Life-size)
Plaster bandages, wax floor polish, false teeth.
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QUESTION 3:
ART AND POLITICS:
RESISTANCE ART OR PROTEST ART
Mute, yet menacingly threatening in their
presence, the sculptures presented in FIGURES 3a and 3b, 'silently' suggest
both violence and helplessness.
3.1 Study the images in FIGURES 3a and 3b
and write a short essay (at least ONE page) in which you discuss the
message/meaning of the sculptures by referring to the following:
• The manner in which body language
suggests power, violence and/or helplessness
• The disturbing appearance of the
figures
• The title of the work and what it
communicates to you
• The deliberate use of distortion in the
works
• The relationship of the figures to each
other and the space within which they are exhibited
(10 marks)
We will use the guidelines above to arrive at the meaning/message communicated by these two artworks. These guidelines help you to think about the 'unseen' artwork and deduce possible meanings by identifying visual clues and reflecting on them. You MUST mind-map as you think!
Please use the 'chunking' method to construct a mindmap for your rough plan.
Look at the link to the presentation used in class....... LINK
You could work on the blank sheets provided, if you prefer a digital mindmap.
THEN .... write the essay for homework. Please concentrate on your writing style - aim for coherence and accurate grammar.
You could email a digital copy to me, or write it out by hand and submit it in 7 days.
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Snap this QR code with your camera phone to get your homework!
You could email a digital copy to me, or write it out by hand and submit it in 7 days.
Snap this QR code with your camera phone to get your homework!
Thanks to the 2 x Samanthas, Kemona, Chanel, Tamsyn and Carmen for the early drafts handed in.
ReplyDeleteSome pointers for your attention .......
The chunks need to be put together in a coherent manner. This means starting with an introduction, and then linking the chunks together with phrases like - 'When we look at their body language, we notice that ......' and - 'The space in which the artists put the figures differs greatly in that ......'
You will find it easier if you practice these writing skills using a computer for the drafts. You can make changes more easily until you are proficient.