late 19th & 20th Cen. French
this art movement is characterized by
Methods heavily inspired by the clashing colors and lively brushstrokes
what is Fauvism?
this "ism" was essentially based on a utopian vision of human life and society and a belief in progress, or moving forward.
What is Modernism?
These two artists invented Cubism
Picasso and Braque
a photograph with a Cubist arrangement of tones and shapes, with diagonals inspired by experimental painting
what is "Steerage" by Stieglitz 1907
Artists who had training in this type of painting (which had existed in Mexico long before this movement) were the foundation of the Mexican Mural movement
What is Fresco ?
this artist oftentimes chose subjects that reflected his philosophy of art as a subject that invites serenity, relaxation, and passive contemplation:
who is Matisse?
name Three art movements of early 20th cen. art
what is Cubism, Fauvism, Expressionism?
Early process for beginning a Cubist painting
What is
cutting shapes from paper and arranging them in artful ways to determine a composition, then creating paintings based off of the compositions
The African American "migration series" artist
who is Jacob Lawrence?
this artist use of patterns reflects influence of Asian art (Japonisme)?
who is Matisse?
this painting is characterized by Black lines that are organic and strongly articulated, and color is used to give the lines dimension and space
what is Improvisation 28 by Kandinsky?
there are two main types of Cubism
what is analytic and synthetic?
a painting that has
Asymmetrical balance & Black lines used to separate fields of white and color
what is "Composition with Red, Blue and Yellow" by Mondrian, 19030
this Artist is known for breaking down forms into basic shapes in landscapes
who is Cezanne?
Self portrait as a soldier was painted by
who is Kirchner?
this painting
Supposedly (?) shows a highly abstracted guitarist playing in a café with posters behind him (hence the stenciled letters)
What is The Portuguese 1911 Braque?
A combination of unrelated objects and concepts that renders the original function this art piece useless
what is "Object" 1936, Meret Oppenheim. Fur-covered cup, saucer, and spoon.
Subject matter and ideology were rooted in Symbolist and Post-Impressionist philosophies of depicting an emotional experience rather than an objective reality (recall Munch’s ‘The Scream’)
what is Expressionism?
The most controversial painting by Picasso
What is Les Desmoiselles D’Avignon
this artwork shows a Simplified, symbolic rendition of male and female bodies from the waist up embracing and entwined.
artist and title.
what is the Kiss by Brancusi?
Blood on her lap may be a reference to her chronic illness and/or miscarriages. She is also sitting (she had mobility problems due to polio and a bus accident)
The "Two Freida's" by Freida Kahlo