Thinking About Art Making: Questions for Reflection – AP Central (2024)
The questions below are provided to students whose work is featured in AP Studio Art resources. The prompts were created to encourage reflection on art making and artistic thought processes. They may help organize and express ideas, and can be used to inspire creation of an artist's statement. Students may respond to any of the questions that are pertinent to what they'd like to share about their work.
Would you like to share your ideas about the specific work(s) of art that were selected for display?
Would you like to comment specifically on the Quality, Concentration, and/or Breadth section of your portfolio?
What were your inspirations for creating art?
Which media, techniques, and work processes did you use, and why did you make those choices?
What do you intend for audiences to see, experience, and think about when viewing your work?
Which are the most successful aspects of your work?
What was your inspiration for creating this artwork?
What were some of the decisions you faced in creating your artwork?
Did you encounter any difficulties when creating your artwork? How did you work through them?
Is there anything about your work that you now think you should have done differently? If so, please explain what and why.
Did your work involve research? What kinds of investigations and discoveries were involved?
How do your works of art relate to each other in terms of visual and conceptual content?
How does your work relate to an assignment given by your teacher?
How do you describe your artistic style/perspective?
How do you define success as an artist?
What do you find most rewarding about being an artist?
What are some of the most important skills you draw upon to create your work?
What are some of the most significant things you've learned through art-making?
What is one of the best compliments you've received about your work?
What advice would you give to other artists?
What are your future artistic plans?
Did you experience personal artistic growth as a result of creating the AP portfolio? If so, has that growth affected other aspects of your life?
What were some of the decisions you faced in creating your artwork? Did you encounter any difficulties when creating your artwork? How did you work through them? Is there anything about your work that you now think you should have done differently?
Find out how artists have used reflections and reflective surfaces in their work. Reflections have often been a subject for artists. Mirrors allow artists to use themselves as their own subject, while placing a mirrored surface in the gallery can confront the visitor with their own reflection.
Self-Expression and Awareness: Art provides a platform to voice our feelings, thoughts, and identities. Contemplation and Reflection: Through art, we can introspect and ponder life's mysteries. Entertainment and Joy: Beyond its deeper meanings, art can also be sheer fun and enjoyment.
Art has the power to change the way we see the world, awakening us to new perspectives, ideas, and values. It can take us back in time to reflect on our past or push us further into our future. Art can bring awareness to social issues and foster a sense of acceptance — bringing people together regardless of background.
How are artworks cared for and by whom? What criteria, methods, and processes are used to select work for preservation or presentation? Why do people value objects, artifacts, and artworks, and select them for presentation?
What Is a Guiding Question? Your guiding question is an idea that you are interested in EXPLORING, EXPANDING, and REVISING over a year long investigation (hence the name Sustained Investigation) 🙌🏽.
Introduction: My name is Jonah Leffler, I am a determined, faithful, outstanding, inexpensive, cheerful, determined, smiling person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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