DESCRIPTION: Students express, through writing, how elements in an abstract artwork make them think or feel.

OBJECTIVES: This activity is intended to further the appreciation of abstract art as a communicative force and reinforce students visual skills.

PROCEDURE: Using three abstract works of art I want you to write a couple of paragraphs that describe what these works of art mean to you, which one is your favorite and why. Your goal is to convince the rest of the group to agree with your point of view. In your statement, try to use some of the elements pertaining to abstract art that we have talked about to help back up your argument.

Have the students read their pieces and talk about the elements in the artworks that played a role in the student's perception. If they haven't incorporated any elements, ask them questions that will help review some of the elements previously discussed in the tour.

MINNESOTA GRADUATION STANDARDS:
(1) Read, View, Listen
(2) Write and Speak
(3) Literature and the Arts

Age level: Appropriate for grades 7 and up.
Artworks used: Any abstract painting or sculpture.
Props needed: Paper and pencils.
Related to Minneapolis Sculpture Garden: Yes
Notes: You may want to use this activity as a follow-up to one of the previous activities.


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