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Use the words above as a starting point and create a mind map of words and/or images which relate to the theme. Remember not to worry about your final piece right now, just explore the theme and generate your ideas on the subject. Use 'pinterest' and 'google' images to help you create a moodboard but if you can take your own photos as soon as possible.
People
People coming together to celebrate a wedding, birthday or other special occasion might present you with a way of investigating the theme.
Movements of the body fascinate artists and designers and are the source of inspiration for many works of Art. Gymnasts, acrobats, bodybuilders and dancers extend and compress their limbs in order to create interesting shapes. You could explore and record body movement to develop your response.
Places
Edward Hopper - depicts deserted streets expressing a desolate mood of solitude and detachment. Railway stations, restaurants, airports, schools and shopping centers are usually busy and noisy places. Late at night or early in the morning these places are often deserted creating a strange and empty atmosphere.
Paula Scher- Combining images and text is a powerful way to communicate a message to an audience. Scher transforms the appearance of maps with a mass of information using a combination of words and pictures.
Natural world
Objects
Activities
Imagination
Some artists investigate the use of colour to create bold and dramatic visual effects. Bridget Riley's painting Achaean shows the juxtaposition of vertical parallel stripes of colour to create a powerful image.
Artists use perspective, scale, colour and other visual devices to make things appear closer or further away, creating the illusion of depth on a flat surface. You could explore theses elements and use them imaginatively to create depth in your work.
Artists use perspective, scale, colour and other visual devices to make things appear closer or further away, creating the illusion of depth on a flat surface. You could explore theses elements and use them imaginatively to create depth in your work.