In presenting his subject, the artists uses different methods to express the idea he wants to make clear. The following are the commonly used methods in presenting the subjects of arts:
Realism
Abstraction
Symbolism
Fauvism
Dadaism
Futurism
Surrealism
Expressionism
REALISM
It is the attempt to portray the subject as is. The artist selects, changes, and arranges details to express the idea he wants to make clear.
The artist main function is to describe accurately what is observed through the senses.
Examples of realism ARTS
Giora Eshkol (Daydreaming)
Willem ClaeszHeda (Banquet Piece with Mince Pie)
ABSTRACT
It means to move away or separate. Abstract art moves away from showing things as they really are.
The art work is not realistic.
Types of abstract art
Distortion. The subject is in misshaped condition.
Elongation. The subject is lengthened for protraction or extension.
Mangling, Subjects are either cut, lacerated, mutilated or hacked.
Cubism. Subjects are shown in basic geometrical shapes.
Samples of abstract art
Mary Capan (Title Unknown)
Vincent van Gogh (Starry Night)
SYMBOLISM
The presentation of an invisible sign such as an idea or a quality into something visible.
Sample of Symbolism
Author Unknown (Memento Mori)
FAUVISM
Themes are either ethical, philosophical or psychological. Subjects express comfort, joy or happiness.
Sample of Fauvist Art work
Japanese Propaganda poster during ww II
DADAISM
A protest movement formed in 1916 by a group of artist in Zurich, Switzerland. They try to provoke the public with outrageous forms of arts.
Came from the French word “dada” meaning “hobby horse”.
FUTURISM
Its’ works aims to capture the speed and force of modern industrial society and to glorify the mechanical energy of modern life.
SURREALISM
Founded in Paris in 1924 by French poet Andre Breton.
It tries to reveal a new