Name: ______________________________________ Grade: _______ Hour: ________ Date: __________________
ART AND WRITING
AT THE OSU MUSEUM OF ART
Artists are important storytellers. They communicate their ideas, feelings, experiences, and questions through the work they create. The materials they use and how they make a piece is often part of the story. When artists share their work with the world, they invite others to participate in their story. The meaning, or narrative, of their work changes depending on who’s looking at it. We view artwork using our eyes, our emotions, and our experiences. The OSUMA invites you to create a personal narrative inspired by one of the works in our galleries. Use the questions below to start a dialogue with your peers.
Yatika Starr Fields (Cherokee, Creek, and Osage, b. 1980) Connecting Roads from Past to Present, 2013 Acrylic, spray paint, gold leaf
LOOKING AND TALKING ABOUT ART
USE THE QUESTIONS TO HELP GUIDE THE DIALOGUE FOR EACH PIECE YOU VIEW.
What do you see? (Objects, lines, shapes, colors – A visual checklist of basic information) What is happening in this work of art? (What are the relationships, or stories that might be taking place, etc.) What makes you say that? (Support your ideas) Does it remind you of anything? How do you connect to this piece? (Images, energy, emotion, etc.) The connection you make will serve as the basis for your narrative. For example, if the above piece evokes a strong emotion, is there a time in your life associated with that emotion that you’d like to share? If so, tell that story!