multiple choice anwsers Flashcards
(44 cards)
The main goal of Impressionism was to
Take a brief glimpse and then record what they saw
What were Rodin’s contributions to sculpting the human form?
Using dramatic poses to reveal the inner feeling
What is pointillism?
Pure, unmixed colour set in dots side-by-side that used optical mixing
What inspired Fauve artists’ departure from tradition?
The retrospectives of Van Gogh, Gaugain, and Cezanne
What did the artwork of Munch express?
Modern anguish with unequalled power
“Les Demoiselles D’Avignon” is considered the first truly 20th century painting because:
It shattered every precept of artistic convention
Dada artists used found objects in their art because:
They wanted to overthrow all authority and cultivate absurdity
The artwork of Salvador Dali is different from Joan Miro’s because:
He didn’t invent new forms to symbolise the unconscious
In his Manifesto what was Marinetti calling Futurist artists to celebrate?
The beauty of speed
how did “Ready-Mades” open the flood gates for art that was purely imagination?
They challenged the concept of what art is
Many Colour Field paintings are huge so:
The viewers could be absorbed in the painting
Abstract Expressionism painters sought to:
Express their emotions in an abstract manner
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The following accident inspired Kandinsky to abandon any reference to recognizable objects:
He saw one of his paintings turned on its side
Hard Edge painters were seeking to:
Create sharply contoured simple forms that are cool and precise
What was the effect of Op Art?
Combined colour and abstract patterns to produce optical illusions
Photo-Realist painters’ work were different from old masters’ works because:
They adopted the flattening effect of a photograph
Pop artists depicted images from advertisements and comic books because:
They were rejecting the elitist traditions that preceded them
The dematerialization of the art object was an aspect of:
Conceptual Art
What is the key element of a Performance artwork?
The artist’s body
Post-modern artists are more concerned with:
Political issues and identity
Consumer culture (key term)
Stemming from the Pop Art movement, consumer culture is the integration of capitalistic idealogy into the art-making and consumption process. As art made by artists (such as Warhol, Paolozzi, Hamilton and so forth). Considered the reflection of consuming art in a parallel to how one might consume commodities (as well as the process that is involved with creating products at mass production; manufacturing, distribution, and purchasing).
Action painting (key term)
Relating to the integration of the performing arts in painting, action painting refers to the use of full-body movement when creating artwork. Used notably by Pollock, the technique was introduced during the abstract expressionism movement. Pollock would splatter paint, while maintaining control, capturing a full range of movement.
Ready-mades (key term)
were sculptures comprised of already manufactured objects or found objects, and often were pieces providing commentary on the war environment at the time. Ready-mades shattered the artistic concept that art was meant only for the elite and those with access to high quality materials. By using conventional items found in one’s everyday life Dada artists, who were the creators of this type of art, challenged the concept that art was only for the wealthy and powerful.
Japanese prints (key terms)
Japanese printing influenced impressionist artists through the blocky brush strokes, expressive colour, outlining of forms and use of foreground elements. Additionally, a unique high perspective point of view for compositions. Some artworks that are notable are Hiroshige’s “Plum Garden,
