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Art assessment task 1 Flashcards

Art assessment task 1 (30 cards)

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When was Howard Ackley born and died

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Born 5 May 1951 in Melbourne, Australia; died 22 July 1999.

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What subject matter did Howard Ackley depict?

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Arkley is famous for his vibrant depictions of Australian suburbs. His artworks often feature houses, interiors, and everyday suburban scenes

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What technique/s did Howard Ackley use?

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He used synthetic polymer paint and an airbrush to create smooth, bold surfaces. His works often feature bright, flat colours and decorative patterns.

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What was Howard Ackley’s influences?

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pop art, graffiti, punk culture, and art movements like Art Nouveau and Art Deco.

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Describe Howard use of colour

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His works are known for their bold, neon-like colours, creating a lively and exaggerated version of suburban life

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Describe Howard use of line

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Arkley used strong black outlines to define shapes and patterns, giving his works a graphic, almost cartoon-like appearance.

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What did Howard want the audience to see?

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He wanted viewers to see the beauty and uniqueness of suburban Australia, turning everyday houses into striking, artistic statements.

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Give an example of Howard work and explain what aspect of Australian culture he is referring to.

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Howard Arkley’s Floriated Residence (1994) is a bright, colorful painting of a suburban house. His art shows that suburbia is an important part of Australian identity, not just the outback.

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When was Margret Preston born and died

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Born 29 April 1875 in Port Adelaide, South Australia; died 28 May 1963 in Mosman, New South Wales

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What subject matter did Margret depict?

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Preston often depicted Australian native flora, landscapes, and still-life compositions. She also explored themes of national identity and Aboriginal art influences

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What technique/s did Margret use?

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She was known for woodblock prints, bold geometric shapes, and simplified forms. Her work often featured strong black outlines and a modernist approach.

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What were Margret’s influences?

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European modernism, Japanese and Chinese art, and Aboriginal art

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Describe Margret’s use of colour

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She used bright, flat colours with strong contrasts, often simplifying forms to emphasize their decorative qualities

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Describe Margret use of line

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Her works featured bold, defined lines, often using black outlines to create striking compositions

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What did Margret want the audience to see?

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Preston wanted viewers to see a distinctly Australian artistic style, celebrating native flora and Aboriginal influences while modernizing traditional art forms

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Give an example of Margret work and explain what aspect of Australian culture she is referring to.

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One of her famous works, Implement Blue (1927), reflects Australian culture by incorporating native flowers and modernist design principles, emphasizing a uniquely Australian aesthetic

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When was Jeffery Smart born and died?

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Born 26 July 1921 in Adelaide, South Australia; died 20 June 2013 in Tuscany, Italy

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What technique/s did Jeffery use?

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He used precise, detailed compositions with strong geometric elements. His works are carefully structured, often featuring repetition and symmetry.

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What subject matter did Jeffery depict?

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Smart is famous for his urban and industrial landscapes. His paintings often depict highways, buildings, construction sites, and empty streets, creating a sense of isolation and modernity

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What were Jeffery influences?

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Smart was influenced by modernist art, Renaissance perspective, and artists like Fernand Léger, Paul Cézanne, and Piero della Francesca.

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Describe Jeffery use of colour

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He used bold, flat colours with strong contrasts, often creating a surreal, almost artificial atmosphere

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Describe Jeffery use of line

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His paintings feature sharp, clean lines, emphasizing structure and perspective

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What did Jeffery want the audience to see?

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Smart wanted viewers to see the beauty in urban landscapes and reflect on the modern world’s isolation and order

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Give an example of Jeffery work and explain what aspect of culture he is referring to.

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His painting The Cahill Expressway (1962) captures Sydney’s urban environment, showing a lonely figure against a backdrop of roads and buildings.

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Subjective frame
* Emotion * Intuition * Imagination * Memory * Fantasy * Spontaneity * The subconscious * Dreams * Personal experience
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What's the point of subjective frame?
Artists working within the subjective frame seek to capture raw emotion, tell deeply personal stories, and evoke introspective responses from their audience. This approach highlights the profound connection between art and human experience, reminding us that creativity is as much about feeling as it is about technique.
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Structural frame meaning
* Symbols * Materials * Techniques * Technologies
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structural frame planned way
* Visual qualities * Visual codes
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structural frame elements of art
— Shape — Colour — Tone — Line — Texture
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Cultural frame
* Time and place * Styles * Culture — Social — Religious — Political — Economic — Technological — Scientific — Philosophical * Identity — Personal — National — Gender — Race