How They Came About
What prompted the creation of Renaissance art?
A “rediscovery” of aspects of (Ancient) Greek and Roman cultures.
What were the main two purposes of Abstraction that initially caused its creation?
The expression and evocation of emotions.
Why was Renaissance art important?
It set a precedent for art that has persisted into our modern time.
Why was Abstraction important?
It helped artists express their emotions.
What two things triggered the start of Romanticism?
The Industrial Revolution and the Enlightenment.
Surrealism started because artists wanted to explore what?
The inner psyche/the unconscious/the subconscious.
Why was Romanticism important?
It was an art movement that broke away from the norms present in society at the time, and this breaking away is mirrored in other, more contemporary movements.
Why was Surrealism important?
It explored the subconscious much more in-depth and purposefully than previous art movements.
What were people dissatisfied with that fueled Realism?
Most artworks didn't exhibit "real" people, like members of the working class.
Conceptual art was made to combat what?
Commercialism.
Why was Realism important?
Realism was important because it brought attention to an overlooked-but very important-people: the working class.
Why is Conceptual art important?
It tests the boundaries of what can and can't be considered art.
Expressionism began as a way for people to cope with what?
Feelings of anxiety and alienation caused by certain social changes (which, in turn, were caused by the Industrial Revolution).
Why was Expressionism important?
It helped people understand that art didn't need to be created solely for visual appeal, and that it could be made for the purpose of conveying feelings/viewpoints.
Who could be considered the creator of Cubism, and what was this creator inspired by?
Pablo Picasso, and he was inspired by African artworks.
Why was Cubism important?
It helped people realize artworks could be more than just imitations of real life.