Western Arts Flashcards
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refers to the artistic movements, styles, and techniques
that have originated in or are characteristic of Europe and the United States over the past few centuries.
western art
art often emphasizes realism, classical beauty, and human expression.
western art
Art from this period relied on the use of natural pigments and stone carvings to create representations of objects, animals, and rituals that governed a civilization ‘s existence.
prehistoric art (40,000–4,000 B.C.)
varies depending on the civilization that produced it, but most art served similar purposes: to tell stories, decorate utilitarian objects like bowls and weapons,
Ancient Art (4,000 B.C.–A.D. 400)
referred to as the Dark Ages, marked a period of economic and cultural deterioration following the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 A.D.
middle ages
artwork produced in the early years of the period reflects that darkness, characterized by grotesque imagery and brutal scenery.
medieval art
This style of painting, sculpture, and decorative art
was characterized by a focus on nature and
individualism, the thought of man as independent
and self-reliant.
Renaissance Art (1400–1600)
emerged from the ideals of Michelangelo, Raphael, and other Late Renaissance artists, but their focus on style and technique outweighed the meaning of
the subject matter.
Mannerist artists
Often, figures had graceful, elongated limbs, small heads, stylized features and exaggerated details.
Mannerism (1527–1580)
characterized by drama, as seen in the iconic works of Italian painter Caravaggio and Dutch painter Rembrandt.
Baroque paintings
Painters used an intense contrast between light and dark and had energetic compositions matched by rich color palettes.
Baroque (1600–1750)
originated in Paris, encompassing decorative art, painting, architecture, and sculpture.
rococo
characterized by lightness and elegance, focusing on the use of natural forms, asymmetrical design, and subtle colors.
rococo (1699–1780)
influenced by classical elements; in particular, a focus on idealism. Inevitably, they also included modern, historically relevant depictions in their works.
Neoclassical artists
Neoclassicism (1750–1850)
embodies a broad range of disciplines, from painting to music to literature.
Romanticism (1780–1850)
The ideals present in each of these art forms
reject order, harmony, and rationality, which
were embraced in both classical art and
Neoclassicism.
Romanticism (1780–1850)
began in France in the 1840s that was a result of multiple events: the anti- Romantic movement in Germany, the rise of journalism, and the advent of photography.
Realism (1848–1900)
translates to New Art, attempted to create an entirely authentic movement free from any imitation of styles that preceded it.
Art Nouveau (1890–1910)
characterized by short, quick brushstrokes and
an unfinished, sketch-like feel.
Impressionism (1865–1885)
emerged as a response to increasingly
conflicted world views and the loss of spirituality.
Expressionism (1905–1920)
established by Pablo Picasso and Georges
Braque, who rejected the concept that art should copy nature.
Cubism (1907–1914)
emerged from the Dada art movement in
1916, showcasing works of art that defied reason.
Surrealism (1916–1950)
emerged in New York after WWII and referred to as the New York School or action painting.
Abstract Expressionism (1940s–1950s)`
(short for optical art) movement launched with Le Mouvement, a group exhibition at Galerie Denise Rene in 1955.
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Op Art (1950s–1960s)
