The document provides an overview of key concepts in art appreciation, including summaries of important works and artists. It discusses early cave paintings from France dated 25,000-17,000 BCE. It also summarizes Brancusi's Endless Column sculpture and definitions of aesthetics, artist intent, and perception. Key terms like iconography and context are introduced. Different eras, styles, themes and the role of the artist are summarized.
Guidelines are given for an Art History exam, including knowing influential artist names and movements throughout history from prehistoric to modern art. A sample exam question analyzes an unknown marble sculpture from ancient Rome through describing visual elements seen and analyzing historical influences on the artist both before and after creation of
1) Cubism emerged in the early 20th century, pioneered by Picasso and Braque, breaking from single-point perspective and representing objects from multiple views.
2) Duchamp further challenged notions of art with his "readymades" - mass produced objects designated as art by the artist simply choosing them.
3) Dada emerged during World War 1 as an anti-war movement embracing nonsense and chance procedures. Key figures included Hugo Ball, Tristan Tzara and Hans Arp in Zurich cabarets.
This document provides an overview of 19th century art in Europe and the United States. It discusses major artistic movements and developments such as Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Realism, and Japonisme. Key artists and works mentioned include Monet, Manet, Van Gogh, Seurat, Gauguin, Munch, Courbet, Hiroshige, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Cassatt. Major themes covered include the influence of new technologies like photography, urbanization, and cross-cultural influences between Western and Japanese art.
Modernism emerged in the early 20th century as an artistic rejection of traditional styles and a search for new forms of expression. Modern art movements like Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism, and Surrealism embraced abstraction, avant-garde styles, and psychological exploration. Artists experimented with color, form, collage, and non-representational styles to communicate emotions and new social realities in an industrializing world.
19th Century Art in Europe and the US: Part 2smolinskiel
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The document provides an overview of major art movements and developments in Europe and the United States during the 19th century, including Realism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism. It discusses key artists such as Courbet, Millet, Daumier, Manet, Homer, Bonheur, Eakins, and Tanner. Their works depicted ordinary subjects with accuracy and objectivity, rejected traditional styles and subject matter, and responded to industrialization and social changes of the time. New techniques like lithography and plein air painting also emerged. The document examines how these artists captured the spirit of their era through paintings of peasants, landscapes, still lifes, and scenes of modern life.
This document summarizes major art movements from the mid-20th century including Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Pop Art, and key artists such as Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko, Donald Judd, Roy Lichtenstein, and Andy Warhol. It describes Abstract Expressionism as the first major American avant-garde movement and focuses on Pollock's action painting and de Kooning's raw, intense style. Minimalism featured simple geometric forms and basic materials. Pop Art was inspired by popular culture and images from comics and advertisements.
This document provides an overview of key concepts and works in art history. It begins with examples of prehistoric cave paintings from France and stone structures like Stonehenge. It then discusses various styles, time periods, and movements throughout history like Dadaism, Surrealism, and Pop Art. Key artists mentioned include Picasso, Dali, Warhol, and Pollock. The document also covers definitions of art, the role of the artist, patronage, and themes commonly depicted in art like the sacred, politics, and human experience. Terms like aesthetics, perception, and iconography are defined. In the end, it discusses propaganda and how art has been used to influence attitudes.
This document discusses various themes and contexts related to art. It describes common themes in art such as religious/sacred, political/social, nature, identity, dreams/fantasy, and humor. It also discusses context, including the historical circumstances around a work, its physical placement or site-specific nature. Finally, it discusses the effect and affect of art, where effect is the visual result and affect is the emotional feeling created in the viewer.
Postmodernism in art emerged in the 1970s as a reaction against modernism. It aimed to be more inclusive and accommodating of different styles, subjects, and formats. Key aspects of postmodern art include incorporating irony, revealing the artistic process, and blurring boundaries between high and low art.
The Renaissance art era focused on naturalism, individualism, and classical influences that built upon medieval ideals. Artists like Da Vinci and Michelangelo created iconic works depicting the human form and natural world. Abstract Expressionism emerged after WWII as an American movement that embraced leftist politics and new styles like surrealism. Pop Art blurred high and low culture by incorporating popular imagery from advertisements and media into works by artists like Warhol and Johns. Both modern movements stood out by challenging conventions and influenced future styles that embraced new subject matters and perspectives.
Sir Joshua Reynolds delivered a series of lectures between 1769-1790 that established British painting theory. He argued that art is an activity of the mind, not just copying what is seen. While influential, his ideas were also controversial and criticized by William Blake and the Pre-Raphaelites.
The document provides an overview of major art movements from the late 20th century into the 21st century. It discusses Post-Modern architecture in the 1970s that embraced eclectic styles and references to the past. It also summarizes key works like the Pompidou Center and the Louvre Pyramid. Contemporary art is described as pluralistic with a variety of styles from past and present. Conceptual art emphasized ideas over finished objects. Land art and environmental art incorporated nature. Post-Modern, Neo-Expressionist, and Post-Pop art referenced previous movements. Technology and performance art expanded artistic mediums. Artists addressed social and political issues through their work.
Ch. 20, The 20th Century, The Early YearsLaura Smith
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This document provides an overview of several early 20th century art movements including Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, early abstraction, fantasy art, Dada, and Surrealism. It summarizes the key characteristics and notable artists of each movement. Fauvism was characterized by bold, non-descriptive colors and was pioneered by artists like Derain and Matisse. Expressionism intentionally distorted nature to convey emotions, and included movements like Die Br端cke, Der Blaue Reiter, and Neue Sachlichkeit. Cubism analyzed and synthesized objects from multiple views and was developed by Picasso and Braque. Futurism celebrated modern technology and motion through works by Ball
This document provides an overview of major artistic movements and works from 1900-1913. It begins with Post-Impressionism and the works of Seurat, Cezanne, Van Gogh and Gauguin. It then discusses Fauvism and key works by Matisse. Proto-Cubism is examined through Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon. German Expressionism and the Blue Rider and Bridge groups are covered. Futurism is summarized, including Marinetti's manifesto and works by Balla and Boccioni. Primitivism and its influence on early 20th century avant-garde art is also addressed. Key artists from this period include Klimt,
This document discusses 20th century Basque sculpture. It describes how sculpture evolved after the Spanish Civil War to more abstract shapes under sculptors like Julio Beobide. Jorge de Oteiza and Eduardo Chillida emerged as influential sculptors, with Oteiza considered the father of the new generation and teacher. Chillida's work was acclaimed internationally. The document then examines characteristics of Basque sculpture in the 20th century, focusing on Oteiza, Chillida, and Nestor Basterretxea.
The review document outlines the parts and content for an art appreciation exam on modern and contemporary art movements. It lists five artworks from different periods that will be identified, including works by Magritte, Pollock, Warhol, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, and Sherman. Students will also be asked to compare artworks and answer short questions about modern art characteristics, terms like abstract, collage, specific movements and artists, traits of contemporary art, new mediums, societal issues in art, and post-modernism.
The document discusses how conceptual artists such as Richard Long and Michael Craig-Martin created works that questioned traditional notions of art by using ideas, actions, and transformations rather than physical objects. Long's "A Line Made by Walking" demonstrated how a simple action in nature could become a work of art. Craig-Martin's "An Oak Tree" transformed a glass of water into a tree through language and the viewer's perception rather than physically altering the objects. These works expanded what could be considered art by emphasizing concepts and the experience of the viewer over physical materials.
The document provides background information on icons. It defines icons as religious images traditionally painted on wood that depict saints. During the Byzantine period, icons were placed in Orthodox churches. Some opposed icons as idolatry in the 8th-9th century iconoclast movement. Icons used symbols to communicate religious meanings to illiterate audiences. Artists made paints from materials like egg yolk and pigments. Icons represented artistic, material and symbolic principles through compositional systems.
1. The document provides a brief overview of 50 major art movements throughout history, from prehistoric cave paintings to the Harlem Renaissance.
2. The movements are described in terms of their key artistic styles and techniques, subject matters, and notable artists that exemplified each style.
3. The purpose and social/cultural contexts of the art are also summarized for many movements, such as using art to teach Buddhist spiritual concepts or depict everyday life during the Dutch Golden Age.
19th Century Art in Europe and the US: PART 1smolinskiel
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Romanticism was a dominant movement in 19th century art in Europe and the United States. It focused on emotion, imagination, and individuality over rational thought. Key Romantic artists included Goya, Gericault, and Delacroix who depicted dramatic subjects and political themes. Romantic architecture revived past styles like Gothic and incorporated new technologies like iron. The development of photography also influenced painting during this period.
This document provides tips for creating an effective PowerPoint presentation for an art department class. It recommends organizing files, using a blank template without existing designs, and collecting all information before starting. For the presentation content, it suggests considering a chronological or thematic structure, including brief biographies, comparisons of artists, and discussing how research could influence one's own work. Design tips include using neutral colors, generic grids, minimal text, high quality images, consistent fonts, and an overall simple composition. It also provides tips for effective delivery, such as emphasizing main points and drawing conclusions, as well as ensuring evidence of the work is printed and saved.
Modern art challenged traditional notions of art by depicting personal experiences through symbolism and dreams rather than realistic representations. Artists like C辿zanne and Picasso broke new ground, with C辿zanne painting from photographs rather than life and Picasso inventing Cubism through fractured planes that obscured settings. These innovations laid the foundation for more abstract art and influenced centuries of advertising through artists like Toulouse-Lautrec who designed posters promoting popular culture in simplified graphic styles.
This document discusses the subject matter and themes in world art from ancient Egyptian times through the Expressionism period. It notes that ancient Egyptian art was greatly influenced by religion and focused on paintings, hieroglyphs, sculptures and other works depicting religious themes. Greek art depicted daily life and perfected seals, gems and coins, while Roman art was guided by politics and focused on architecture, sculpture, engineering and law. Medieval art's sole patron was the church and featured biblical themes. Renaissance art rediscovered Greek traditions but focused on the human subject. Baroque art expressed personal experiences. Neoclassicism combined Greek, Roman and Renaissance styles. Romanticism featured free individual expression. Realism addressed social issues. Impressionism focused on
Modern Art in Europe and the Americas 1900-1945smolinskiel
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This document provides an overview of major art movements in Europe and the Americas from 1900-1945. It discusses Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Dada, De Stijl, Surrealism, and Art Deco. Key aspects covered include the optimism of the time period despite political and social upheaval, influential artists and patrons, and characteristics of each movement such as their use of color, form, and abstraction. Major works are cited from artists like Matisse, Picasso, Kandinsky, and others to illustrate styles and techniques.
The document discusses several major art movements throughout history including Renaissance, Neoclassicism, Realism, Impressionism, Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism. It provides the key time periods and defining characteristics of each movement. The Renaissance emphasized natural depictions of the human form and raised the status of artists. Impressionism focused on painting light rather than subjects. Abstract Expressionism made the physical act of painting as important as the final product.
This document discusses several purposes and functions of art:
- Art for delight, providing enjoyment, pleasure, and embellishment. It lifts us above daily life.
- Art as commentary, communicating between artist and viewer through subject matter and style. It testifies to experiences.
- Art in worship and ritual, enhancing religious contemplation through incorporation in sacred places.
- Art for commemoration, honoring significant people and events to connect us through history. Monuments commemorate leaders and events.
Thousands of laborers contributed to the construction of ancient Egyptian pyramids under the direction of architects, engineers, and priests. Art production has typically been a social and collaborative process, with artists operating within the conventions of their culture and receiving support from various roles. Over time and across cultures, the roles and education of artists have varied, including medieval guilds, European art academies, and Islamic workshops. Art is supported through patronage, markets, public and private collections, and tax funding.
This document discusses several purposes and functions of art:
- Art for delight, providing enjoyment and lifting people above daily life. It refers to aesthetics and appreciation of beauty.
- Art as commentary, communicating ideas from artist to viewer through subject matter and style. It testifies to experiences.
- Art used in worship, enhancing religious rituals across many faiths through creative works.
- Art for commemoration, aiding remembrance through public works honoring people and events. It connects humanity across time.
- Art used for persuasion, influencing opinions through government buildings and other means. It invites action.
- Art for self-expression, conveying an artist's personality, feelings and worldview.
Postmodernism in art emerged in the 1970s as a reaction against modernism. It aimed to be more inclusive and accommodating of different styles, subjects, and formats. Key aspects of postmodern art include incorporating irony, revealing the artistic process, and blurring boundaries between high and low art.
The Renaissance art era focused on naturalism, individualism, and classical influences that built upon medieval ideals. Artists like Da Vinci and Michelangelo created iconic works depicting the human form and natural world. Abstract Expressionism emerged after WWII as an American movement that embraced leftist politics and new styles like surrealism. Pop Art blurred high and low culture by incorporating popular imagery from advertisements and media into works by artists like Warhol and Johns. Both modern movements stood out by challenging conventions and influenced future styles that embraced new subject matters and perspectives.
Sir Joshua Reynolds delivered a series of lectures between 1769-1790 that established British painting theory. He argued that art is an activity of the mind, not just copying what is seen. While influential, his ideas were also controversial and criticized by William Blake and the Pre-Raphaelites.
The document provides an overview of major art movements from the late 20th century into the 21st century. It discusses Post-Modern architecture in the 1970s that embraced eclectic styles and references to the past. It also summarizes key works like the Pompidou Center and the Louvre Pyramid. Contemporary art is described as pluralistic with a variety of styles from past and present. Conceptual art emphasized ideas over finished objects. Land art and environmental art incorporated nature. Post-Modern, Neo-Expressionist, and Post-Pop art referenced previous movements. Technology and performance art expanded artistic mediums. Artists addressed social and political issues through their work.
Ch. 20, The 20th Century, The Early YearsLaura Smith
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This document provides an overview of several early 20th century art movements including Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, early abstraction, fantasy art, Dada, and Surrealism. It summarizes the key characteristics and notable artists of each movement. Fauvism was characterized by bold, non-descriptive colors and was pioneered by artists like Derain and Matisse. Expressionism intentionally distorted nature to convey emotions, and included movements like Die Br端cke, Der Blaue Reiter, and Neue Sachlichkeit. Cubism analyzed and synthesized objects from multiple views and was developed by Picasso and Braque. Futurism celebrated modern technology and motion through works by Ball
This document provides an overview of major artistic movements and works from 1900-1913. It begins with Post-Impressionism and the works of Seurat, Cezanne, Van Gogh and Gauguin. It then discusses Fauvism and key works by Matisse. Proto-Cubism is examined through Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon. German Expressionism and the Blue Rider and Bridge groups are covered. Futurism is summarized, including Marinetti's manifesto and works by Balla and Boccioni. Primitivism and its influence on early 20th century avant-garde art is also addressed. Key artists from this period include Klimt,
This document discusses 20th century Basque sculpture. It describes how sculpture evolved after the Spanish Civil War to more abstract shapes under sculptors like Julio Beobide. Jorge de Oteiza and Eduardo Chillida emerged as influential sculptors, with Oteiza considered the father of the new generation and teacher. Chillida's work was acclaimed internationally. The document then examines characteristics of Basque sculpture in the 20th century, focusing on Oteiza, Chillida, and Nestor Basterretxea.
The review document outlines the parts and content for an art appreciation exam on modern and contemporary art movements. It lists five artworks from different periods that will be identified, including works by Magritte, Pollock, Warhol, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, and Sherman. Students will also be asked to compare artworks and answer short questions about modern art characteristics, terms like abstract, collage, specific movements and artists, traits of contemporary art, new mediums, societal issues in art, and post-modernism.
The document discusses how conceptual artists such as Richard Long and Michael Craig-Martin created works that questioned traditional notions of art by using ideas, actions, and transformations rather than physical objects. Long's "A Line Made by Walking" demonstrated how a simple action in nature could become a work of art. Craig-Martin's "An Oak Tree" transformed a glass of water into a tree through language and the viewer's perception rather than physically altering the objects. These works expanded what could be considered art by emphasizing concepts and the experience of the viewer over physical materials.
The document provides background information on icons. It defines icons as religious images traditionally painted on wood that depict saints. During the Byzantine period, icons were placed in Orthodox churches. Some opposed icons as idolatry in the 8th-9th century iconoclast movement. Icons used symbols to communicate religious meanings to illiterate audiences. Artists made paints from materials like egg yolk and pigments. Icons represented artistic, material and symbolic principles through compositional systems.
1. The document provides a brief overview of 50 major art movements throughout history, from prehistoric cave paintings to the Harlem Renaissance.
2. The movements are described in terms of their key artistic styles and techniques, subject matters, and notable artists that exemplified each style.
3. The purpose and social/cultural contexts of the art are also summarized for many movements, such as using art to teach Buddhist spiritual concepts or depict everyday life during the Dutch Golden Age.
19th Century Art in Europe and the US: PART 1smolinskiel
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Romanticism was a dominant movement in 19th century art in Europe and the United States. It focused on emotion, imagination, and individuality over rational thought. Key Romantic artists included Goya, Gericault, and Delacroix who depicted dramatic subjects and political themes. Romantic architecture revived past styles like Gothic and incorporated new technologies like iron. The development of photography also influenced painting during this period.
This document provides tips for creating an effective PowerPoint presentation for an art department class. It recommends organizing files, using a blank template without existing designs, and collecting all information before starting. For the presentation content, it suggests considering a chronological or thematic structure, including brief biographies, comparisons of artists, and discussing how research could influence one's own work. Design tips include using neutral colors, generic grids, minimal text, high quality images, consistent fonts, and an overall simple composition. It also provides tips for effective delivery, such as emphasizing main points and drawing conclusions, as well as ensuring evidence of the work is printed and saved.
Modern art challenged traditional notions of art by depicting personal experiences through symbolism and dreams rather than realistic representations. Artists like C辿zanne and Picasso broke new ground, with C辿zanne painting from photographs rather than life and Picasso inventing Cubism through fractured planes that obscured settings. These innovations laid the foundation for more abstract art and influenced centuries of advertising through artists like Toulouse-Lautrec who designed posters promoting popular culture in simplified graphic styles.
This document discusses the subject matter and themes in world art from ancient Egyptian times through the Expressionism period. It notes that ancient Egyptian art was greatly influenced by religion and focused on paintings, hieroglyphs, sculptures and other works depicting religious themes. Greek art depicted daily life and perfected seals, gems and coins, while Roman art was guided by politics and focused on architecture, sculpture, engineering and law. Medieval art's sole patron was the church and featured biblical themes. Renaissance art rediscovered Greek traditions but focused on the human subject. Baroque art expressed personal experiences. Neoclassicism combined Greek, Roman and Renaissance styles. Romanticism featured free individual expression. Realism addressed social issues. Impressionism focused on
Modern Art in Europe and the Americas 1900-1945smolinskiel
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This document provides an overview of major art movements in Europe and the Americas from 1900-1945. It discusses Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Dada, De Stijl, Surrealism, and Art Deco. Key aspects covered include the optimism of the time period despite political and social upheaval, influential artists and patrons, and characteristics of each movement such as their use of color, form, and abstraction. Major works are cited from artists like Matisse, Picasso, Kandinsky, and others to illustrate styles and techniques.
The document discusses several major art movements throughout history including Renaissance, Neoclassicism, Realism, Impressionism, Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism. It provides the key time periods and defining characteristics of each movement. The Renaissance emphasized natural depictions of the human form and raised the status of artists. Impressionism focused on painting light rather than subjects. Abstract Expressionism made the physical act of painting as important as the final product.
This document discusses several purposes and functions of art:
- Art for delight, providing enjoyment, pleasure, and embellishment. It lifts us above daily life.
- Art as commentary, communicating between artist and viewer through subject matter and style. It testifies to experiences.
- Art in worship and ritual, enhancing religious contemplation through incorporation in sacred places.
- Art for commemoration, honoring significant people and events to connect us through history. Monuments commemorate leaders and events.
Thousands of laborers contributed to the construction of ancient Egyptian pyramids under the direction of architects, engineers, and priests. Art production has typically been a social and collaborative process, with artists operating within the conventions of their culture and receiving support from various roles. Over time and across cultures, the roles and education of artists have varied, including medieval guilds, European art academies, and Islamic workshops. Art is supported through patronage, markets, public and private collections, and tax funding.
This document discusses several purposes and functions of art:
- Art for delight, providing enjoyment and lifting people above daily life. It refers to aesthetics and appreciation of beauty.
- Art as commentary, communicating ideas from artist to viewer through subject matter and style. It testifies to experiences.
- Art used in worship, enhancing religious rituals across many faiths through creative works.
- Art for commemoration, aiding remembrance through public works honoring people and events. It connects humanity across time.
- Art used for persuasion, influencing opinions through government buildings and other means. It invites action.
- Art for self-expression, conveying an artist's personality, feelings and worldview.
The document discusses the importance of studying arts and humanities. It explains that humanities help understand human culture and experience through analytical methods, while arts are a fundamental form of human expression that shape cultural identity. The document then provides an overview of different historical periods of art from prehistoric times to contemporary eras, highlighting major styles and artists. It concludes by examining common assumptions about the nature of art, such as it being universal, not depicting nature directly, and being experiential.
This document provides an overview of key artists, artistic movements, and techniques from the 18th and 19th centuries. It discusses Rococo painters like Fran巽ois Boucher and their pastoral, decorative works. It then covers Neoclassicists like Jacques-Louis David who reacted against Rococo and emphasized classical ideals of beauty and virtue. The document also summarizes Romanticism's focus on emotion and nature, Realism's emphasis on accurate depictions of contemporary life, and the Orientalist fascination with exotic Eastern subjects during this period.
The document defines art as having both form and content, including the physical materials used and the message portrayed or reaction it elicits. It then provides a brief history of art from prehistoric cave paintings through modern contemporary movements. Key periods and associated styles discussed include Renaissance works focusing on realism, Baroque works featuring drama through light and dark contrasts, Impressionist works capturing fleeting moments, Cubist works using abstraction and multiple perspectives, and Pop Art incorporating everyday objects. Influential artists are named for each major movement.
Overview of Western Art and Non Western Art Part 3kraruu
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The document summarizes the emergence and evolution of modern art from the early 20th century through contemporary times. It describes how modernist movements like Fauvism, Cubism, and Expressionism broke from traditional forms and incorporated new styles and subjects. Major events like World Wars shifted the center of art and led to new abstract styles in America. Later decades saw the rise of pop art, minimalism, and other postmodern styles globally. The document also provides brief overviews of the history and influences of art in cultures around the world.
This document provides an overview of modern art movements from the 20th century including Impressionism, Expressionism, Cubism, and their development in the Philippines. It discusses key artists and characteristics of each movement. Impressionism aimed to capture fleeting impressions and effects of light using loose brushwork. Expressionism conveyed strong feelings through exaggerated features and dark tones. Cubism depicted subjects from multiple angles resulting in overlapping geometric shapes. These modern styles influenced Philippine artists like Fernando Amorsolo, Victorio Edades, and Vicente Manansala who incorporated elements of each approach.
This document provides an overview of the history of art from prehistoric times to postmodernism. It discusses various art periods including Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Ancient Greek, Renaissance, Baroque, Impressionist, Cubist, Surrealist, Pop Art, and Postmodern art. For each period, it summarizes the key artistic styles, subjects, and influences that defined that era. The document is intended to serve as a reference for those selecting or commissioning artwork by providing context about different artistic movements.
This document provides an overview of several art movements from 1950 to modern day, including Pop Art, Neo-Geo, Kinetic Sculpture, Color Field Painting, Bay Area Figurative Art, Funk Art, Art Brut, Photo Realism, New Realism, Abstract Expressionism, Graffiti Art, Pattern and Decoration, Naive Art, Public Art, Art Appropriation, Feminist Art, Print Revival, Performance Art, and Dadaism. It describes the key characteristics, notable artists, and examples for each movement.
Understanding Human Expression: Art is a fundamental form of human expression, reflecting cultural, social, political, and religious values across time and geography. By studying art history, we gain insights into the ways different societies have communicated their ideas and emotions through visual media.
Preserving Cultural Heritage: Artworks are tangible embodiments of cultural heritage. Studying art history helps in preserving and interpreting these artworks, ensuring that they are not lost to time and that future generations can appreciate and learn from them.
Contextualizing Historical Events: Art often reflects the historical context in which it was created. By studying art history, we can gain a deeper understanding of historical events, movements, and ideologies, as well as the lives of people who lived during those times.
Appreciating Diversity: Art history encompasses a vast array of styles, techniques, and traditions from around the world. By studying diverse artworks, students gain an appreciation for different cultures, perspectives, and artistic innovations, fostering tolerance and empathy.
Enhancing Critical Thinking: Analyzing artworks involves critical thinking skills such as observation, interpretation, and evaluation. Studying art history encourages students to think critically about visual imagery, symbolism, and artistic techniques, thereby enhancing their analytical abilities.
Inspiring Creativity: Exposure to a wide range of artistic styles and movements can inspire creativity and innovation. Studying art history provides students with a rich visual vocabulary and historical precedents that can inform their own artistic practice and creative endeavors.
Career Opportunities: Knowledge of art history opens up various career opportunities in fields such as museums, galleries, education, publishing, conservation, and cultural heritage management. Many professions value the research, communication, and analytical skills developed through the study of art history.
In summary, studying art history is essential for understanding human culture, preserving heritage, contextualizing history, appreciating diversity, enhancing critical thinking, inspiring creativity, and pursuing various career paths related to the arts and humanities.
This document provides an overview of major artistic movements and works from 1900-1913. It begins with Post-Impressionism and the work of Seurat, Cezanne, Van Gogh and Gauguin. It then discusses Fauvism and key works by Matisse. Proto-Cubism is examined through Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon. German Expressionism and the Blue Rider movement are covered along with works by Kandinsky and Franz Marc. Futurism is summarized along with Balla's Girl Running on a Balcony. Primitivism and its influence on early 20th century avant-garde art is also addressed.
This document provides an overview of the history of contemporary art from the Renaissance to Postmodernism in 3 sentences or less per movement. It discusses the major movements including Renaissance, Mannerism, Baroque, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Fauvism and Expressionism, Cubism and Futurism, Dada and Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Minimalism, and Postmodernism and Deconstructivism. Each section briefly describes the key characteristics and some famous artists of that period.
The 20th century saw immense changes in art and society. Key developments included the rise of modern art movements like Fauvism, Cubism, Futurism and German Expressionism that rejected realism and embraced abstraction. Artists like Matisse, Picasso, and Kandinsky were influenced by non-Western art and sought to express inner experiences through color, form, and symbolism. Concurrently, new technologies like photography impacted visions of modernity and the human form. These revolutionary artistic developments mirrored broader changes in Western society at the dawn of the modern era.
Chapter 19 taking chances with popular culturePetrutaLipan
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Pop Art began in England in the 1950s as a reaction against Abstract Expressionism. Key early figures included Richard Hamilton, who coined the term "Pop art", and Eduardo Paolozzi, whose collages incorporated imagery from mass media and popular culture. Pop Art spread to the United States in the 1960s, where artists like Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Claes Oldenburg, and Jim Dine incorporated everyday objects and imagery into their work. They challenged definitions of art and blurred lines between high and low culture.
This document provides a review of key concepts from chapters 4 and 5 on the elements and principles of design, including color, line, texture, balance, rhythm, proportion, perspective, and emphasis. It lists and defines these terms and provides brief examples of each to illustrate their use in visual art.
This chapter discusses various types and methods of sculpture. It begins by defining sculpture as a 3-dimensional art form using various materials such as metal, wood, stone, and new materials like plastic and fiberglass. The four basic sculpture methods covered are modeling, assembling, carving, and casting. Modeling involves adding clay or other materials, assembling combines found objects, carving removes material from an initial block, and casting involves pouring liquid into a mold. The chapter also discusses installation art, relief sculpture, and earthworks that are site-specific sculptures made using natural materials. Key artists mentioned include Rodin, Michelangelo, Ghiberti, Serpent Mound, Christo, and Jeff Koons.
The document summarizes the lost wax casting process for metal sculpture and provides an overview of various craft mediums including ceramics, glass, metal, wood, fiber, and their techniques. It discusses definitions of craft versus art and profiles notable craftspeople like Maria Martinez, Dale Chihuly, Emma-Kate Francis, and the Gee's Bend quilters. The document blurs boundaries between craft and fine art through examples like Peter Voulkos's pottery and Judy Chicago's The Dinner Party.
This document provides an overview of the early history of photography and graphic design. It discusses the first known photograph taken in 1825 by Nicephore Niepce using heliography. As photography developed, other processes like daguerreotypes, calotypes, tintypes, and ambrotypes became popular. Pioneering photographers discussed include Louis Daguerre, Henry Fox Talbot, Julia Margaret Cameron, Dorothea Lange, Ansel Adams, and others. The document also covers the origins and evolution of graphic design, typography, symbols, posters/advertisements, and book/magazine layout and illustration. Key graphic designers mentioned are Toulouse-Lautrec, the Stenberg brothers, and Milton
The document summarizes key concepts from chapters 4 and 5 of an Art Appreciation course, including the visual elements of line, shape, form, space, texture, value, color, light, and time. It also covers the principles of design such as unity, variety, balance, emphasis, scale, and rhythm. Examples of famous artworks are provided to illustrate each concept.
This document provides a review guide for an Art Appreciation test on chapters 4-5, listing 26 terms related to visual art analysis and examples of works of art that demonstrate each term. The terms include elements like line, shape, texture, and perspective techniques as well as principles of design like balance, emphasis, proportion, and rhythm. For each term an image, artist, date, and medium is provided to illustrate the concept. The document also provides grading criteria for presentations, requiring they be 5 minutes, include biographical and historical context on the artist, images of their work, influences, and properly cited sources.
Graphic design and illustration aim to visually communicate messages through visual presentations. Graphic design has existed since early civilizations used written languages and symbols, and modern graphic design is rooted in developments like the printing press and industrial revolution. Key aspects of graphic design and illustration include symbols, logos, typography, layout, posters/advertisements, and illustration. Sculpture is a 3D art form that has been practiced for millennia using various materials and techniques like modeling, assembling, carving, and casting. Sculpture can be figurative or abstract and range in scale from small figurines to large earthworks that alter landscapes.
Crafts have their roots in the medieval period when craftsmen had trades like pottery, glassblowing, and woodworking. The word "craft" refers to skilled handwork while "art" originally had the same meaning but painting, sculpture, and architecture were elevated during the Renaissance. Western cultures often divide art and craft based on function whereas other cultures see artistic meaning in crafts. There is no definite division between art and craft. Traditional craft materials include clay, glass, metal, wood, and fiber which are worked using techniques specific to each material. Contemporary artists sometimes blur the boundaries between craft and art.
The document summarizes various printmaking techniques including relief printing, intaglio, lithography, and screenprinting. It provides examples of prominent artists who worked in each medium, such as Durer, Hiroshige, Munch, Picasso, Warhol, and Escher. Key techniques discussed include woodcut, wood engraving, etching, drypoint, mezzotint, aquatint, and lithography. Videos are also linked to demonstrate different printmaking processes.
The document provides an overview of various painting terms, materials, and techniques including pigments, binders, supports, fresco, tempera, oil painting, watercolor, gouache, acrylics, and collage. It also discusses important artists who worked in these mediums like Van Eyck, Michelangelo, Wyeth, Homer, and Picasso. The chapter concludes with details on 5 watercolor techniques students are asked to demonstrate in an in-class project.
The document provides an overview of drawing techniques throughout history. It includes examples of drawings from various time periods ranging from 30,000 year old cave paintings to modern digital drawings. A variety of drawing materials and surfaces are also discussed, such as pencil, ink, paper, walls, and digital formats. Specific artists mentioned include Picasso, Degas, Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Kollwitz, and Lee. The final pages demonstrate different rendering techniques like contour lines, line variation, stippling, cross-hatching, and use of value.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in art appreciation, including the visual elements (line, shape, mass, space, value, color, light, texture, pattern, perspective) and principles of design (unity, variety, balance, subordination, emphasis, scale, proportion, rhythm). Each element and principle is defined in one to three sentences. The document also includes several images as examples.
This document provides a review of key concepts in art appreciation that will be covered on an upcoming test. It lists 26 terms related to visual art analysis and includes an example image and brief description for each term. Some of the key concepts covered are: use of lines, shapes, textures, perspectives, principles of design like balance and emphasis, techniques like pointillism, and elements of composition.
The student is required to complete 3 drawings for class: a contour line drawing, line variation drawing, and a rendered drawing showing value changes. They can choose to do 2 additional drawings for bonus points from options including a cross-hatched drawing, pointillism drawing, or color drawing, all of which must demonstrate value changes from light to dark areas.
18. The Origins of Art
To construct meaningful images and forms
Magic, Spirituality, Ceremony, Ritual
Record history
To create order and structure
A desire to make sense of the world
The urge to paint and pile rocks
To explore aesthetic possibilities
The desire to make something beautiful
25. THE ROLE OF THE ARTIST
The artist records and commemorates: historical
reference, captures a moment
The artist creates places for some human purpose: ritual,
remembrance, bringing the community together
The artist gives tangible form to the unknown: things we
dont see to the unknown, to the unseen, to the future
The artist gives feelings and ideas tangible form: using
their own perspective and the viewers response
The artist offers an innovative way of seeing: a visual way
to compare and contrast differing perspectives
The artist creates extraordinary versions of ordinary
objects: exploring aesthetics of the material, makes a
functional item into a nonfunctional artwork
37. Terms to know:
Aesthetics branch of philosophy concerned with
feelings aroused in us by sensory experiences
such as seeing and hearing (your particular taste,
what appeals to you)
Artist Intent the decision to use certain artistic
devices to create a specific look, feeling or
content
Perception - The process of becoming aware
through sight, sound, taste, smell, or touch;
detection
38. The romantic definition of art:
Art is created in search of an ultimate truth,
an ultimate perfection, an ultimate
confrontation with the self and the art.
True fine art has the primary motive of artist
expression & the secondary motive of money.
Art has 2 intentions:
Satisfying the artist
Satisfying the patron
39. My personal definition of ART:
The art world tells us what art is.
In other words: if a piece is displayed in a gallery
or an image of it is published in a magazine or if it
is critiqued by professionals, it is art.
52. Blurring the lines between
high brow and low brow art:
High art
Painting
Sculpture
Fine photography
Low art
Pottery
Comic books
Advertisements
53. Dada movement peak 1916-22
an avante-garde art movement
54. avant-garde
Artists and their work which stand in the
forefront of a movement or of new ideas,
often in opposition to established ideas and
traditions; art that's ahead of its time,
innovative, experimental.
55. Marcel Duchamp
The Fountain, 1917
He is considered
part of the Dada
movement.
Duchamp changed
art for the 20th
century.
101. STYLE
Characteristics that we recognize as constant,
recurring or coherent to an individual artists
work.
Pieces will have traits in common
Drawing style
Brush stroke
color
115. General styles
Constructed after the fact as scholars discern
broad trends
Cultural Atzec, Egyptian
Period Gothic, Victorian
School styles Impressionism, cubism
120. A Bar at the Folies-Bergere, 1882
Edouard Manet
122. The romantic definition of art:
Art is created in search of an ultimate truth,
an ultimate perfection, an ultimate
confrontation with the self and the art.
True fine art has the primary motive of artist
expression & the secondary motive of money.
Art has 2 intentions:
Satisfying the artist
Satisfying the patron
123. My personal definition of ART:
The art world tells us what art is.
In other words: if a piece is displayed in a gallery
or an image of it is published in a magazine or if it
is critiqued by professionals, it is art.
124. 4 key terms related to meaning:
Form
Content
Iconography
Context
125. Art & Meaning
FORM the way art looks; size, shape,
materials, color, composition
CONTENT what the art is about;
subject matter
The interaction between form and content
help us determine meaning
127. iconography
The identification, description &
interpretation of subject matter in art
Relates to the culture of the time
To understand iconography of the past, we
often have to do research
132. CONTEXT
Web of connections to the larger world of
human culture
Relates to time & place
Personal and/or social circumstances
Why was the work made?
Who sees the work?
ALSO, the physical setting that the work is meant
to be seen in
159. Themes of Art
Craft / Decor
Sacred Realm / Religion
Politics / Propaganda
Social Order
Storytelling / History
Genre Art images of daily life
Human Experience / Self-Expression
Invention & Fantasy
Art & Nature / Landscape
Art about Art
166. Ru Ware Bowl Stand, Chinese,
Early 12th Century
169. iconoclasm
Iconoclasm means image breaking
Began in the Byzantium Empire
Early Christians debated the use of images
Idol worship
Arose again after Henry VIII broke from Rome
The protestants claimed the Catholics practiced
idolatry, they destroyed many Catholic churches
and art across Britain
Taliban Islamic fundamentalism
177. Propaganda
Propaganda is a form of communication aimed at
influencing the attitude of a community toward
some cause or position. As opposed to impartially
providing information, propaganda in its most
basic sense, presents information primarily to
influence an audience.
Propaganda often presents facts selectively (thus
possibly lying by omission) to encourage a
particular synthesis, or uses loaded messages to
produce an emotional rather than rational
response to the information presented.
The desired result is a change of the attitude
toward the subject in the target audience to
further a political agenda.
211. Themes of Art
Sacred Realm / Religion
Politics / Propaganda
Social Order
Storytelling / History
Human Experience / Self-Expression
Invention & Fantasy
Art & Nature / Landscape
Art about Art
213. Grading Criteria - Presentations
Proper length = 5 minutes
Full bio/history
Pic of artist
Where did they go to school
Influences/legacy
Anecdotal info
Plenty of images
Presenters interest in the subject
Seems informed/able to answer questions
Proper sources cited