Learning Activity 2
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Black and White (1970) is a monochromatic artwork.
A monochrome or monochromatic painting is one created using only one colour or hue. It can use different shades of one colour but by definition should contain only one base colour.
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Here are some examples of monochromatic artworks.
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Black and White (Number 6) 1951
Jackson Pollock
Homage to the Square I-Sa, 1968
Josef Albers
Profile (1994)
Kumi Yamashita
Thumbometer
How do you feel about these artworks?
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Thumbs Up
if you like this them.
Thumbs Sideways
if you are not sure if you like them.
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Thumbs Down
if you do not like them.
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What makes you say that?
Share your thoughts with a partner
How do you feel about monochromatic artworks?