On display at the exhibition were a range of art forms ranging from paintings to sculptures; it was interesting to look at the different forms and types of art on display. It also gave me the chance to look at the art in detail, looking at the skill and techniques that have gone in to the pieces which can only be seen by viewing the exhibition in person.
Whilst viewing the exhibition we were encouraged to make comments and opinions on what we viewed, here are some of my view points;
What different methods of visual communication can you identity within the exhibition?
- Handmade, 3D, Line drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Mark making, Sketch etc.
Which do you think are the most effective or have the most impact on you as a viewer, and why?
- Three dimensional pieces as theres more than one side to a piece.
What examples of semiotic meaning-making can you identify? Are there examples of symbolic, iconic or indexical signs at work in the exhibition?
- Iconic - paintings of objects
Then talking about Contemporary British Painting;
Many of the works in this exhibition are abstract, and some appear more narrative. How might we understand the different types of painting in different ways?
- You may do this through looking for a meaning within the art; some pieces may be just shapes or in fact the shapes could be telling a story that you aren't first aware of from a quick glance.
Select one painting and think about how you might 'read' it from an iconographic/iconological perspective - what does it 'mean' to you?
- 'Picture of shapes' - the different colours within the painting could have different meanings/ emotions attached to them.
Below are some photos of the different types of art on display in the exhibition;
