Minimalism emerged in New York in the early 1960s. It is also referred to “ABC”‚ “cool”‚ “literal” or “minimal” art‚ while a important movement of postmodernist art. The primary characteristics and goals of Minimalism is extreme simplicity of form‚ in order to give the work a completely literal presence. In fact‚ it’s a type of visual art reduced to the essentials of geometric abstraction. The principal of minimalism is that not the artist’s expression‚ but the medium and materials of the work are
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In what ways did the style of Jackson Pollock differ than that of Willem de Kooning? Jackson Pollock’s style had no subjects and just about motions. His style was very personal. Although de Kooning’s style was abstract‚ too‚ unlike Pollock‚ his painting had subjects which were mainly women. Furthermore‚ he still considered Cubist space and compositions for his paintings while Pollock totally abandoned these. -What sorts of subjects did Roy Lichtenstein use for his paintings‚ and why were these
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The artwork Magic Lantern was created by American artist Jackson Pollock in 1949 and currently is hung on a wall in the Rhode Island School of Design Museum. In order to create his piece‚ the Pollock used oil paint‚ aluminum paint‚ enamel‚ and even carpet tacks‚ and ended up with a truly texturally intricate result. It stands at 108.9 x 55.2 cm‚ or 42 7/8 x 21 3/4 inches for those less metrically-inclined. Magic Lantern is a fascinating abstract painting‚ but in comparison to many other abstract
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Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte was painted by a French Impressionist painter called George-Pierre Seurat. He is known for his innovative painting techniques known as chromoluminarism and pointillism. The painting Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte altered the direction of modern art by initiating Neo impressionism‚ and is one of the icons in the 19th century. George-Pierre Seurat painted Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte through the summer of 1884-1886
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Mrs. Hahs English 705-Artist Outline 3 February 2013 The Life of Wayne Thiebaud Wayne Thiebaud is an extraordinary artist because he revolutionized Post Modern art. He did so by inspiring other artists to utilize a variety of new techniques in their works. He painted from his imagination and from memories unique to his childhood. His subject matter involved creating simplicity out of complex daily objects. Thiebaud was born in 1920 in Mesa‚ Arizona‚ but at age nine moved with his family to
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One of the most famous paintings in art history was created by the known artist George Pierre Seurat; his scientific beliefs’ made him look at art as another experiment. As years passed he became more impressed with colors‚ figures‚ textures and art elements but his innovations would be highly influential‚ shaping the work of artists as diverse as Vincent Van Gogh and the Italian painters. He also pursued the discovery that complementary colors can optically mix to yield far more vivid tones of
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The Mérode Altarpiece While the Mérode Altarpiece is definitely not the most aesthetically beautiful piece of art I have been introduced to this summer‚ it is my favorite for many reasons. After looking deeper into the painting and learning of the symbolism and background of it‚ I began to find myself really interested in it. I became interested enough in this painting to do some research on it outside of the class. While there are many common characteristics held by the painting‚ they are not my
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Assignment #1B – Research an Artist Style and Artist Style: Post-Impressionism Artist: Seurat Work of Art: A Sunday On La Grande Jatte (page 382) The Early Life of the Artist 1. When was the artist born? Georges Seurat was born on December 2‚ 1859. Georges Seurat. Dewey‚ II‚ Tom. Great Lives from History: The Nineteenth Century‚ September 2007‚ p1-3. 2. Where was the artist born? Georges Seurat was born in Paris‚ France. Georges Seurat. Dewey‚ II‚ Tom. Great Lives from History:
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Art up close and personal is a profound experience that is unique compared to looking at art through a textbook. Art can express emotion‚ have a political meaning‚ portray history‚ and bring people together as not only a community but a generation. Art can change a society‚ and that is one of the reasons I find art compelling. I can lose myself in one painting for hours; forgetting about the world around me. Art can be found outside‚ or inside; art is universal. However‚ after reading Duncan’s "The
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Vincent Van Gogh’s Work of Art Anh Le Humanities 1301 Professor Philip Noguere 02 December 2013 Anh Le Professor Noguere Humanities 1301 02 December 2013 Vincent Van Gogh’s Work of Art Vincent Van Gogh is a unique and outstanding artist who had a dramatic life that affected his paintings. At the age of twenty-seven‚ Vincent decided to devote his life for art because “Vincent believed in the power of art. To him‚ a work of art‚ whether drawing
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