Institute of Contemporary Art Field Trip
March 24, 2017
Advanced Digital Photography, AP Studio Art and Advanced Drawing
We will visit the ICA to photograph the building as well as go on a guided tour of the highlights and architecture of the museum. In addition, we will see the exhibit, “The Artist’s Museum” showcasing installations of how artist’s collect and connect objects and ideas. You will use a work of art as an inspiration for a photo series, as well as come back with a series of works taken inside and outside of the contemporary building on Boston’s waterfront.
See icaboston.org for more information!
Photo Series: Interior/Exterior of Building/Architecture
You will look for light, shadow, shape and positive and negative space to showcase details of the construction of the building.
March 24, 2017
Advanced Digital Photography, AP Studio Art and Advanced Drawing
We will visit the ICA to photograph the building as well as go on a guided tour of the highlights and architecture of the museum. In addition, we will see the exhibit, “The Artist’s Museum” showcasing installations of how artist’s collect and connect objects and ideas. You will use a work of art as an inspiration for a photo series, as well as come back with a series of works taken inside and outside of the contemporary building on Boston’s waterfront.
See icaboston.org for more information!
Photo Series: Interior/Exterior of Building/Architecture
You will look for light, shadow, shape and positive and negative space to showcase details of the construction of the building.
Sebastian Weiss
Matthieu Venot
You were to have selected an artwork that stood out to you in the museum. Use the questions below to help you analyze the artwork. Then, inspired by the concept, materials or display of the artwork, create a photo series (3-6 images). On your weebly site, you should have a page labeled ica- put your photos of the building and trip (8-10 minimum) there. Also place an image of the artwork you selected, and your written analysis with it. Finally, write what your idea for your new photo series is after the analysis.
If you were not able to attend the field trip or haven't yet selected your artwork, visit icaboston.org
Analysis Guidelines:
- Description
- Who is the artist?
- What is the title of the work?
- When was it created?
- What is it made out of? (media)
- What is the size?
- What is the setting of the work?
- Is it additive, subtractive, or cast?
- What is it? (include subject matter and note details)
- Analysis- Identify and describe the elements and principles of design that pertain to your piece:
- Line
- Color
- Shape
- Form
- Texture
- Space
- Value
How were the elements arranged to order and control:
Unity
Variety
Balance (symmetrical, asymmetrical, radial)
Harmony
Emphasis or Dominance
Rhythm and Movement
Contrast
Proportion/Scale
- Interpretation
How do you feel when you look at the piece?
What viewer response does the piece evoke?
What is the mood of the work?
Does the work tell a story?
What do you think was the artist’s purpose for creating the piece?
- Judgement
Is it, or should it be, an important piece in art history?
How does the work fit into the historical time period in which it was created?
Has the piece had influence over other’s work?
Does the title make sense to the artwork? How does the title relate?