Practice Global Context: Personal and Cultural Expression / Orientation in Space and Time - 6.1 | Unit 6: The Language of Abstraction: Form, Feeling, and Concept | IB Grade 8 Visual Arts
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Global Context: Personal and Cultural Expression / Orientation in Space and Time

6.1 - Global Context: Personal and Cultural Expression / Orientation in Space and Time

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Question 1 Easy

Define abstraction in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about how artists express emotions.

Question 2 Easy

Compare and contrast Cubism and Abstract Expressionism.

💡 Hint: Consider their approach and the emotions they convey.

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Question 1

What is abstraction?

A form of realism
An artistic mode not tied to visual reality
A type of sculpture

💡 Hint: Think about whether the art shows real objects or feelings.

Question 2

True or False: Abstract Expressionism is about expressing emotions in a structured manner.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how the artists created their works.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create an abstract artwork that conveys the feeling of chaos. Use at least three different materials.

💡 Hint: Consider how each material can evoke the feeling of chaos.

Challenge 2 Hard

Research and present on an abstract artist, detailing how their style contributes to emotional communication in their works.

💡 Hint: Pay attention to their use of color and composition choices.

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