Higher Art and Design Essay Plan – Part 2
Contemporary Artist
Discuss examples of still life by two artists from different
movements or periods. To what extent do you consider these
examples to be typical of each artist’s style or associated
movement? Explain why they are considered important
artists.
Up to now you have looked at Matisse (a member of the Fauvist movement) and the
Scottish Colourists. These are artists who have an important link and who all worked
during a similar time period (early 20th Century).
Your task now is to research a modern still life artist who has worked within the last
25 years. You will find and research this artist yourself. Word count should be
approximately 400 – 500 words.
You will work through the same process as you did before, finding two examples of
their work and discussing them. Use the other sheets you have to remind yourself of
what to do.
Make sure that any artist you select has enough biographical information available
and information on what influences and inspires them. This information is very
important! You must also find two decent images of their work which includes
information such as date created, media used etc.
When writing about your contemporary artist you should discuss what you think
might have influenced their work.
Once you have completed this you are to compare your modern artist with either
Matisse or your chosen Scottish Colourist. Do not use both!
Remember it is important that you include your own personal opinions when
discussing the work of your artists! Always give reasons to support your
thoughts and opinions!
Some websites which may help you with your research:Galleries
www.redraggallery.co.uk/still-life-paintings.asp
www.scottishartpaintings.co.uk/still-life-paintings.asp
www.compassgallery.co.uk/ - click on artists for list
www.gpsart.co.uk/index.html - click on gallery and scroll down page to
artists a – z
www.mansfieldparkgallery.com/ click on artists then paintings
www.scotlandart.com/
Artist Examples
Scottish
http://www.bellany.com/
http://www.panterandhall.com/artists/mcclure.html
http://www.royalacademy.org.uk/academicians/painters/elizabethblackadder-ra,163,AR.html
http://www.artnet.com/artist/153190/anne-redpath.html
Worldwide
www.janetfish.net/
www.kentuckyschoolofart.org/events/william-bailey/
www.godardgallery.com/maryprat.htm
www.nancyhoffmangallery.com/artists/brady.html
www.conorwalton.com/
tomwesselmannestate.org/index.html - some still life paintings in the 80’s
and 90’s section of the website
http://stillives.com/
www.ralphlgoings.com/
www.merello.com/current_paintings_artworks_last_art.htm
www.janeaskey.com/
Online Collections & Lists
http://www.exploreart.co.uk/collection_themes_still_life.asp
www.contemporary-still-life.com/painters.html
www.artcyclopedia.com/subjects/Still_Life.html
Hand in date for this NAB will be Monday 10th January
2010. Remember this essay will form a major part of your
revision for your prelim which is on Thursday 20th January.