Arts in the era of modernity

Arts in the era of modernity

1. ARTS IN THE ERA OF MODERNITY LESSON 3

2. ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM Happened during the post World war II Developed in New York – 1940’s Abstractionist Movement – arose from the perspective of the intellectuals in 20 th century. Artist were Influenced by science (new view of the universe) – concepts of space, time and relativity.

3. Characteristics Geometrical shapes Combination of patterns of lines, shapes, playful swirls of colors and textures. Least recognizable subjects to pure abstractionism (how viewers perceives)

4. Lavender Mist (1950) by Jackson Pollock

5. Two Heads, 1953 by: Karel Appel

6. Cubism Was initiated by the retrospection of Paul Cezanne’s style of using GEOMETRIC FORMS, to exhibit simplification of nature. Influenced by both Pablo Picasso and Braque.

7. Pablo Picasso

8. Bowls of fruits, violin and bottle 1914, Pablo Picasso

9. Futurism Other term Futurismo , artistic movement originated in Italy. Highlighted the speed, youth and violence of newly emerging technology such as car, airplanes and city industries.

10. Cyclist 1913 Natalia Goncharova

11. Neo - Dada  was a movement with audio, visual and literary manifestations that had similarities in method or intent with earlier  Dada artwork . It sought to close the gap between  art  and daily life, and was a combination of playfulness, iconoclasm, and appropriation.

12. Monogram (1954-64) Robert Rauschenberg

13. Pop art  is an  art  movement that emerged in the United Kingdom and the United States during the mid- to late-1950s. The movement presented a challenge to traditions of fine  art  by including imagery from popular and mass culture, such as advertising, comic books and mundane cultural objects.

14. Blam (1962) Roy Lichtenstein

15. C ampbell Soup C an (1962)Andy W arhol

16. Op art , short for  optical art , is a style of visual  art  that uses  optical  illusions.  Op art  works are abstract, with many better known pieces created in black and white. Typically, they give the viewer the impression of movement, hidden images, flashing and vibrating patterns, or of swelling or warping.

17. Blaze 1 Bridget Bradley

18. Installation art  is an artistic genre of three-dimensional works that often are site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space.

19. Performing arts  are basically  arts  or skills that require a  performance  in front of a public audience.  Examples  are acting, singing and dancing. Other forms of the Performing Arts  include opera, theatre, magic or illusion performances, mime, spoken word, recitation and public speaking.