Exam Focus
When talking about art principles you MUST discuss
How the art elements have built the principle
Mood and Emotion words are used to describe ....
Explain how wall colour can influence an artwork’s presentation.
Wall colour can affect contrast, visibility, mood and the perceived visual impact of an artwork.
Appropriate LUX for fragile works
50 LUX
Ideal temperature in a gallery space
T = 20+-2
When analysing/responding to an artwork or exhibition space i must reference ...
- Visual Evidence
- Viewer Impact
The analysis of elements, principles, materials, techniques and processes refers to?
Visual Language
The planning and organisation of the exhibition space, including the placement, presentation and arrangement of artworks.
Exhibition Design
Relative Humidity (RH) for an exhibition space
50 +- 5
Identify TWO environmental factors that can cause deterioration of artworks.
- Light
- Humidity
- Temperature
Name THREE types of exhibition spaces.
- Commercial
- Alternative
- Public
What is curatorial Intention
A curatorial intention is the purpose or message a curator aims to communicate through the selection, arrangement and presentation of artworks in an exhibition.
3 characteristics of exhibition spaces
- intended viewer movement
- Spatial Layout
- Wall Colour
- Sound
- Anything else off the wall
2 Conservation reasons for spatial layout ...
- Prevent Overcrowding
- Prevent Knocks and Bumps
- Clear paths for audience movement
Who is liable if a work gets damaged + 2 damage words
- Gallery Director/ Gallery
- Faded, Tarnished, Cracked, Warped, Chipped
If an exam question asks me to talk about a gallery space what 2 main points should i mention
- Type of gallery space
- Specific example e.g. NGV level 2
Visual Language asks you to refer to ...
Elements, Principles, Materials, Techniques, Processes
Describe the priority of a conservator and curator when working together
Curator focuses on theme and audience engagement and selection of works whilst the conservator ensures the curatorial intention meets conservation requirements for artworks
How a sculptural work should be packaged for transportation
- Archival tissue paper
- Bubble wrap
- Polyethylene padding
- fragile areas reenforced
- Custom wooden crate
silverfish, carpet beetles and clothes moths
- Termites for wood works
Analyse how spatial layout can contribute to both interpretation and conservation.
Appropriate spacing and positioning can create meaningful relationships between artworks while providing safe viewing distances, reducing overcrowding and helping protect artworks from accidental damage.
Identify 3 factors that can influence a curator’s selection of artworks for an exhibition.
- Theme
- Materials
- Subject Matter
- Ideas
- Relationship between artworks
5 types of didactic info ....
- Exhibition catalogue
- Wall Label
- Didactic Panel
- Social media kit
- Digital info
What is an exhibition registrar
An exhibition registrar is a gallery staff member who manages the movement, documentation, handling, condition reporting, installation and storage of artworks for an exhibition. They work closely with all the gallery staff and mostly the director
Describe 5 methods of how you would conserve your work at school
- Locked Room
- Store Vertical
- Varnish
- Out of direct UV light
- trolley
- Multiple Person carry
- Packaging and padding during transport