Practice Local Environment Exploration: An Artist's Eye - 4.1 | Unit 2: Art and Environment: Shaping Our Surroundings | IB Grade 8 Visual Arts
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Local Environment Exploration: An Artist's Eye

4.1 - Local Environment Exploration: An Artist's Eye

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Question 1 Easy

List three elements you would observe in local architecture.

💡 Hint: Think about what materials are commonly used in buildings around you.

Question 2 Easy

What is the purpose of a Process Journal?

💡 Hint: Consider how artists keep track of their experiences.

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Question 1

What is the primary benefit of observing local environments as artists?

To copy what we see
To enhance our creativity
To showcase our skills

💡 Hint: Think about why artists look to their surroundings.

Question 2

True or False: Documenting your observations is not important in art-making.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the role of a Process Journal.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Choose a local urban area that underwent significant transformation. Analyze both the before and after scenarios related to human impact and suggest how art could respond to these changes.

💡 Hint: Consider historical context and current challenges in the area.

Challenge 2 Hard

Develop a proposal for an art installation in your community that reflects your documentation findings about local architecture and landscape. Explain material choices and their ecological impact.

💡 Hint: Focus on how your proposal can inspire awareness about local environmental issues.

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