Mies Van Der

Roche
SCHOOL
ClOSURE
PACKS
(Work to Completed at Home over
the following dates – 28.03.2011 –
08.04.2011)
Hand in Date:
Thursday 28 th
April
2011
Introduction
Over the two week school closure you would usually have 6 lessons.
In order to stay up to date with your coursework you will need to
work through this pack and complete all of the tasks.

When reading the tasks take note of the highlighted text –

these will give you tips to help you carry out the task.

Aim
The aim of this pack is to work towards the following Unit and
assessment criteria.

Unit 2: Contextual References in Art & Design

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Tasks
Task 1: Artist Research
Carry out a search using the internet/library/ books and find 1 or 2 of
the Natural Forms Artists on the list below. Try to choose an artist
whose work you will be able to realistically copy/experiment with.
(Using Google Images and typing in ‘ Natural Forms Artists,
Natural forms paintings, etc. Then scroll down until you see
one you find interesting)

Artists
Georgia O’Keefe Miriam Larville
Betrix Milhaze Margerte Eggelton
Dixie Appleton Wahl Barbara Hepworth
Andy Goldsworthy

Once you have found your Artist(s), you need to research and find
out some information about them.

Key facts to find out

○ Who made the work?
○ What is the work about?
○ What is/was the work made from (materials/ medium).
For example is it a painting/ print/ collage/ sculpture etc.
○ When was the work created?
 ○ Save copies of the work(s) for presentation and
development.

You should also find and record your knowledge and understand of
the artist(s). Try to include:
○ Where the artist(s) lived
○ When the artist(s) lived/ work
○ What 'style' or 'period' of art the artist is known for.

Task 2: Collecting Images

When researching you should collect 4+ images of the artists work.
You need to annotate and analyse each of the images you collect.
This writing should include your OWN thoughts and opinion
about the artist(s), and, their work.

○ How does the work make you feel?

○ What do you think the work is about?
○ Does the work hold any symbolism, or deeper meaning?
○ Was the artist happy in their life?
○ Try to form arguments for, and against your opinion to
give your work depth.

Task 3: Present your research

After gathering all of your research you should present your findings
in your sketchbook. Do not clutter your pages.

Consider using the following techniques to make your pages

interesting and eye catching.

○ Mounting your work on colour paper

○ Copying an image on to the back ground of the page and
writing over it
○ Painting your pages
○ Making your pages interactive by having writing in envelopes,
images hidden under folds of paper etc
○ Adding quick drawing to your page in response to the artwork
you have found
Task 4: Create a response
Select 1 examples of artwork (1 Image) created by your chosen
artist(s), using 1 page in your sketch book try to replicate/copy the
work. This can be done by using the following methods:
○ Drawing
○ Painting
○ Collage

Once you have completed your response you will need to annotate
your work. Try answering the following questions:
○ How did you create your response/ What materials did you
use?
○ Why did you chose to respond to that particular artwork?
○ How could your response be improved?