An introduction to Resolution Resolution Resolution in artmaking

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An introduction to Resolution

An introduction to Resolution

Resolution • Resolution in artmaking refers to the way in which a work is

Resolution • Resolution in artmaking refers to the way in which a work is created: the selection and exploration of materials, techniques and processes to support the concept or intent of the artist. • When we think of the term ‘resolution’ we might think of it in terms of exploring a range of appropriate materials and techniques that resolve your artistic ideas and intentions.

Resolution • When you successfully resolve a conflict, you have managed to strike a

Resolution • When you successfully resolve a conflict, you have managed to strike a balance between various and sometimes opposing factors. • Equally, to resolve something in artmaking means that you have managed to communicate effectively your concepts and ideas using the right art practice, materials and skills.

Developing and communicating ideas and concepts • Resolution is linked to conceptual strength and

Developing and communicating ideas and concepts • Resolution is linked to conceptual strength and meaning. • The process of resolving includes investigating your ideas and thoughts and considering how you can best express them to the audience through your art.

Exploring and selecting materials and practices • Artistic intentions also have to be resolved.

Exploring and selecting materials and practices • Artistic intentions also have to be resolved. • As you experiment with materials and develop your skills, you must continually evaluate and reflect on which materials will best represent your ideas and create an artwork that has merit and meaning.

Knowing when to stop • At what point in their artmaking process do artists

Knowing when to stop • At what point in their artmaking process do artists know that they have expressed their ideas, elaborated on their concepts and constructed meaning? • ‘Then a moment comes when every part has found its definite relationship and from then on it would be impossible for me to add a stroke to my picture without having to paint it all over again. ’ (Henry Matisse) • ‘To me a work is finished when all parts involved communicate themselves, so that they don’t need me. ’ (Hans Hoffman)

 • Summary Resolution in artmaking refers directly to the way in which a

• Summary Resolution in artmaking refers directly to the way in which a work is created. It is the exploration and selection of materials, techniques and processes to support the concept or intent of the artist. • Resolution in art is always linked to the development of concepts and ideas to enhance conceptual strength and meaning. It involves working out the best way to demonstrate these concepts and ideas. • Artists must decide when a work is resolved, which will be when the material practice and conceptual strength are successfully balanced. • There is no single way to resolve an artwork. Through experimentation, artists can arrive at different ways of conveying the same message to their audience.