Arts and Media Learning Objectives To consider whether

Arts and Media

Learning Objectives • To consider whether works of art should feature in public spaces? • To consider whether art has a function outside of a gallery? Learning Outcomes • To be able to establish balanced reasons for the objectives above.

Public Art Controversy? Case study • Read the article ‘Battle of Trafalgar Square’ • What are the issues brought to light by this article? • Do you believe this work of art should have caused such controversy? • Which side of the argument do you favour and why? • Should art deal with such issues?

Past question • In pairs brainstorm the question 2 a • The Angel of the North shown in source C has been described as ‘Gateshead’s Winged Wonder’ and an ‘Inspired Vision’ • Why might people find art on such a scale inspirational

Answers: peer assessment • • A one-sided answer is expected to this part of the question. You can mention other examples of art you do not have to restrict your answer to only what you see in the source. Reasons might include; • The sheer scale and immense nature of such artworks make them impressive and thus inspiring. • The symbolic nature of the Angel representing hope for the future and protection. • It is unique, original & innovative. • It is visible from long distances and has a huge impact upon the landscape. • It reflects values and culture of the area and harks back to a history of industry and engineering. • The artist aimed to achieve that effect upon the viewer. • Experiencing art within a public outdoor space can enhance the environment and provide an inspiring experience.

Marks • 8 -10 marks At least 3 points well made that show an awareness of the issue and draw on specific examples, which may include the source. Clear development of the points and discussion of the issues. • 4 -7 marks At least 2 points are made competently with some exemplification. Specific examples may include the source. A candidate who addresses more than two points without expansion or examples may feature at the lower end. • 1 -3 marks One well developed point or a list of undeveloped points. Exemplification may be weak. It may be totally or heavily reliant on the source.

Other examples of public art In Iron Man - Anthony Gormley Statue Victoria Square Birmingham The statue of Queen Victoria in Victoria Square is by Thomas Brock and was unveiled on 10 January 1901, just 12 days before her death The River- Dhruva Mistry 1993 Sat in the upper pool, is a monumental female figure representing the life force. The figure has been nicknamed 'The Floozie in the Jacuzzi' and weighs 1. 75 tonnes. The River is also a fountain - one of the largest in Europe - with a What functionsflow of 3, 000 gallons per Do these artworks minute. Birmingham Serve? Statue of Tony Hancock in Birmingham Old Square

B of the BANG The sculpture consists of 100 cast iron figures which face out to sea spread over a Another Place is a 2 mile (3. 2 km) piece of modern public stretch of the sculpture by Antony beach. Each Gormley situated on figure is 189 cm Crosby Beach, tall (nearly Liverpool 6 feet 2½ inches) and weighs around 650 kilos