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THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
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The Conceptual Framework is a tool box which facilitates learning in the visual arts by both teacher and student. It allows for understandings to developed about art appreciation and art practice, through the exploration of the relationships between artwork, artist, audience and subject matter.
The Conceptual Framework offers a structured method for teachers to utilize when developing, creating and preparing art appreciation or practice activities. It allows a freedom for the teacher to decide which concept will be the focus of the Framework.
Using the Framework to structure Visual Arts activities:
Teachers have the ability to decide which of the four areas will be the focal or beginning point of the lesson. Once this focus has been determined and developed, the Conceptual Framework can be used in assistance to students, helping them in exploring the connections between each of the four concepts. The exploration through making connections will enhance the students knowledge and understanding of art making and appreciation. The Conceptual Framework allows for all aspects of Visual Arts to be examined evenly and effectively.
Fred WIlliams and the Conceptual Framework:
When analyzing Fred Williams and his work, strong connections between each of the four concepts in the Conceptual Framework are recognized. However, the connection that is most evident in Williams' work is that of the subject matter and the artwork. This connection will be the focus of this exploration and will be carried through both the Appreciation and the Practice aspects of this curriculum.
"I see things in terms of paint, all else is irrelevant." Fred Willaims.
Williams preferred to create his art pieces in open vegetation areas, which are constructed by nature and specifically represent the world around him. Williams successfully manipulated the relationship between subject matter and artwork. All of his unique works have an equally unique representation of the surrounding natural environment and landscapes. Seen throughout his art pieces, is a world that is full of character and personality. Williams constantly depicted the Australian landscape, however he used various creation techniques and art practices to develop a work that connected with his own vision. The art always represents the world, but through is artist's vision. His artwork was centered on the space and not the specifics of the area. This interaction and relationship between artwork and subject matter can be seen in Williams' work, 'Upwey Landscape II.' This work describes and reflects, through his personal observations, the random landscape the area holds, and also displays the personal meaning he gathered from the area.
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Williams' work is an outstanding example when exploring the relationships between the subject matter and the artwork. He creates a subjective experience. This notion of artwork and subject matter connection is further developed in the curriculum documentation provided. This documentation goes on to provide a means in which students can develop their understanding of these connections in relation to a particular work.