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Open Toolkits

Open Toolkits

OERs composed by MA Contemporary Art Theory Students

Tag: Environment

Photograph of abstract spatial drawing printed onto acetate

Reading Time: 5 minutesIntroduction The activity will teach you a practical, repeatable method for abstracting a real space. You will follow a set of steps to produce a rough piece of work, which you may then choose to refine or use as a basis for further experimentation. You may either work digitally or on paper, which can aid […]

There is only one eye in the picture. Its pupil is replaced by a similarly-shaped leaf, inside which clear leaf veins are visible.

Reading Time: 5 minutesFor Whom? Everyone! No matter your age, background, or artistic experience! Just curiosity! Squat down, Lean in, Squint!   Learn Goals This open toolkit provides a complete guide from step-by-step rules to reflection, which is a perfect entry point to develop concentration, communication skills and a sense of wonder. Through this open toolkit, you will […]

A completed polka dot collage, made by simply collaging leaves, with tools such as scissors and a rounding tool nearby.

Reading Time: 5 minutesIntroduction Seurat’s color logic in pointillist painting stemmed from his observation of natural light and shadow; Yayoi Kusama’s childhood observation of millions of white stones in her family’s nursery became the initial inspiration for her polka dot creations; The symbolic foundation of polka dot art lies hidden in the texture of nature. The “dot” form […]

The Earth is covered in oil rigs and filled with dead trees, factories, and polluted marine life.

Reading Time: 5 minutesAims Understanding and Observation: Learners are able to identify the core themes of artworks and the environmental and ecological issues they convey. Creative Expression: Learners are able to create small art collages using images and online tools to express their understanding of environmental issues. Critical Thinking: Learners are able to explain the intention of their […]

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