Modern Painting
What movement did Picasso help launch?
What material is "The Kiss" by Brancusi made of?
limestone
What is installation art?
Art that transforms a space and is often interactive. Work that is temporary in a space.
What is a defining characteristic of land art?
It uses natural materials of the land and is often large-scale.
What is a lithograph?
A printmaking process that involves drawing on a stone or metal plate.
Artists of "The Kiss" that features two lovers embraced in a golden spiritual like background?
Gustav Klimt
What does Rodin's "The Burghers of Calais" depict?
Six citizens offering themselves as hostages
Name an artist we have studied known for installation art.
Yayoi Kusama
Name the famous land art piece in the AP Art History 250.
The Spiral Jetty
Who is Käthe Kollwitz?
A German artist known for her emotive lithographs and social commentary.
What is the main theme of Fauvism?
bold, non-naturalistic colors and emotional expression
What is a key feature of Duchamp's "The Fountain"?
It is a readymade, challenging traditional definitions of art.
How does Kusama’s "Narcissus Garden" reflect identity?
It encourages viewers to consider their own image and identity.
How does "Spiral Jetty" change over time?
It is affected by water levels and natural erosion.
Which photographer was satirized in Honore Daumier's Lithograph titled "___ raising photography to the height of Art"
Nada
The significance of "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon."
Marked a turning point in modern art and helped lay the foundation for Cubism.
ow does Oppenheim's "Object" challenge traditional ideas?
By covering everyday items with fur, blending functionality with surrealism.
What elements does Oldenburg's "Lipstick" juxtapose?
Consumerism and war
What themes does "Spiral Jetty" explore?
Time, nature, and entropy (things change from simple to less and less organize and more and more chaotic overtime)
How does Kollwitz convey emotion in her work?
Through expressive lines and stark imagery.
How did Cézanne influence Cubism?
He broke down forms into geometric shapes and emphasized structure over surface
What was the intention of Rodin's style of textured bodies in his sculpture?
Portraying emotion, and the human form's expressiveness
What has been the impact of installation art on viewer experience
It creates immersive experiences that engage viewers on multiple sensory levels.
How does land art differ from traditional sculpture?
It cannot be relocated to museums and often interacts with the environment.
What is the significance of lithography in modern art.
It allowed for mass production and distribution of art, making it more accessible.