Art Stage Singapore 2013A is for ArtR is for RespondT is for Technique

S is for SingaporeT is for TextureA is for An ideaG is for Great worksE is for Expression

S is for SculptureI is for InsertN is for NarrativeG is for GoA is for AnalyseP is for PortraitO is for OriginalR is for RealismE is for Experience

What to do?

There is a separate piece of paper for each letter, and a corresponding activity. Read through them and (in pairs) complete the tasks in any order you wish. You may be asked to write, draw, make and think.

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A is for Art

As you go around the galleries ask yourself the question ‘What is art?’ Complete the mind-map writing down what you think art is. If you find this too difficult write down the different art styles you see.

What is Art?

R is for Respond

As artists we are often inspired by the works of other artists. Choose a work that inspires you and make a response to it on this piece of paper. Your response can either be 2d or 3d. Make your responses as creative and imaginative as possible! Don’t forget to write down the name of the artist and work you are responding to.

T is for technique

At Art Stage there are a vast array of different techniques on display. What are they? You can either write down the different techniques you see, or take photographs and make a montage of them in the space below.

S is for Singapore

There are a number of artists exhibiting here who are Singaporean. Find out who they are and which works they are exhibiting. Write down their details in the flag.

T is for Texture

Texture refers to the appearance and feel of a surface. It is a word we use a lot in art. Choose 5 works with interesting textures. Photograph them and explain why they interest you.

A is for An idea

New and interesting ideas are a really important part of a successful art work. Choose a work which has really interesting ideas. Photograph it and then explain why the ideas behind it are so good.

G is for Great

worksWhat are your favourite art works at Art Stage. List your top 5. Write down the name of the artist, the title of the work, and what media they used to make the work. Give an explanation for why they make your top 5.

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E is for

ExpressionMany art works are often described as being expressive. This means the art work expresses feelings or emotions. Choose a work that you feel is very expressive. What makes this work so expressive? Photograph it and then write down the name of the artist, the title of the work and the materials they used to make the work.

S is for Sculpture

According to conventional definitions: Sculpture is three dimensional art made by one of four basic processes. These are carving (In stone, wood, ivory or bone); modeling in clay; modeling (in clay or wax) and then casting the model in bronze; constructing (a twentieth-century development).

Artists consider the materials they use very carefully in order to explore ideas and experiment.

I is for Insert

Some artists like to add things to other aritsts’ artworks. (Marcel Duchamp famously gave the Mona Lisa a moustache.)

Make a prop or an accessory out of your A4 paper.

Choose an artwork and hold your prop up at the correct distance to make it fit to scale. Get your partner to hold it up while you photograph it.

N is for

NarrativeMany of the works here have a narrative or story in them. Choose a work where you feel there is an underlying story. Photograph the work, write down the artists name and then explain below in writing what you think the story behind the work is.

G is for Go

Go have a break. Take this paper to the café. Use it and your cup to make an art work. You can either keep it, or take a photograph of it, and then throw the cup away.

A is for Analyse

What has been your overall exhibition highlight? Analyse this work in detail.

Take a photograph of the work and answer the questions below.

Things to think about when viewing works of Art: • Who is the artist?• What is the name of the

work?• What is it of?• What materials has the

artist used?• What is your initial

response i.e. what do you think of it?

• What do you like about it/find interesting?

• What does it make you think about?

• Do you have an emotional response to the work? If you do how does it make you feel?

• Why is the work so successful?

P is for Portrait

Portraiture is a popular genre (that means style) in art. What is your favourite portrait at Art Stage? Draw it below and write down the title, and who the work is by.

O is for

OriginalWhat is the most original Art work you have seen today? Why and how is it original? Include a photograph of the work, the name of the artist and what materials they have used to make it.

R is for Realism

Many of the works on display are realistic. Some people think that the more realistic a work of art is, the better it is. Do you agree with this statement, or do you think there is a lot more to art than just drawing and painting realistically. Write down what you think. Include photographs of art works to support your point of view.

E is for

ExperienceHow have you found visiting Art Stage Singapore? What have you enjoyed about the trip? Rate the experience on a scale of 1-10 (10=amazing!) . Would you like to come back?Write your name below a picture frame. Draw a smiley face indicating your level of satisfaction.

Homework for WedMake at least 2 really interesting pages in your sketchbook on your experiences at Art Stage.You must use the writing frame to analyse one work of Art in detail. Your page should include photographs and must be really well presented.

The work you did at Art Stage must be completed by Fridays lesson. There will be prizes for the best booklets.

• Answer the questions on the writing frame sheet first.

• On separate paper put your answers into the writing frame.

• Plan which out your sketchbook page. Consider which photographs you are going to use and where they are going to go.

• Add your writing around the photographs.

Analysing a work of art from Art Stage

Example of well presented sketchbook pages: