The master's thesis titled Post-Painterly Abstraction and the Relationship Between Color and Form explores the impact of color on form and analyzes the factors that affect the expressive potential of these two visual elements. The aim of the thesis is to investigate how color influences the perception of form, particularly in the context of emphasizing the expressive value of circular forms. The work includes both theoretical and practical aspects, allowing for a comprehensive approach to the subject.
In the theoretical part, I place the views on the connection between color and form in a historical and art-theoretical framework, paying special attention to the period of post-painterly abstraction. I present the key characteristics of this art movement and analyze the works of Jules Olitski, Kenneth Noland, and Ellsworth Kelly, as significant representatives of this period. These artists, through their work, explored the relationships between pure color surfaces and forms, which significantly contributed to the understanding of color as an independent bearer of visual meaning.
The empirical part of the master's thesis includes an artistic-practical section, which involves exploring the relationship between color and form through studies of the interactions between these two elements. The practical outcome consists of three paintings that form a cycle. The goal of the practical part is to gain new insights into the impact of color on the perception and expression of form, and to apply these insights in further artistic creation.
In the artistic-didactic part, the research is transferred into a pedagogical context through a workshop at a youth center, where participants explore the connection between primary colors and forms through an artistic task. The purpose of such a workshop is to encourage young creators to understand and use these two elements, stimulating their perception and emotional response in their own artistic expression.
The findings of the master's thesis show that the use of appropriate colors in relation to form is crucial for enriching the expressive potential of forms and enhancing creative expression. When this connection is used thoughtfully and successfully, it represents an opportunity for high-quality artistic expression. The research also confirms the relevance of the color-form relationship in educational contexts, as it encourages creators to gain a deeper understanding of visual expression, greater reflection, and creative thinking.
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