1. Realism > Presenting subject as it is
2. Abstraction > “to separate from”
a.) Distortion > misshapen/twisted
b.) Elongation > stretch vertically (thin)
c.) Mangling > cut, mutilated, lacerated
d.) Cubism > geometric shapes
e.) Abstract expressionism > colors are splashed/mixed
3. Symbolism :
a.) Sign > specific /definite
b.) Symbols > deeper meanings
(Da Vinci / Michelangelo
4. Fauvism > Latin word “wild beast Intense, bright, vivid colors Joy, comfortable Least use of light & shadow
5. Futurism > Machine and thermology Planes, car, robot, computer, aliens
6. Dadaism > “Dada” means - hobby horse Revolt against traditional art (Duchamp – “the fountain” )
7. Surrealism > Fantasy/ Imagination Working of the subconscious (Salvador Dali – “persistence of memory”) Son of man – Magritte
8. Impressionism > Focus on natural light as t falls on surfaces Short brushstroke – unfinished (Monet, Manet, revoir, degas, Cézanne)
9. Expressionism > Show strong feelings Sadness Happiness Fear (Van Gogh – Starry Night) (Munch – the Scream)
What is art medium? Why is it important?
1. "Art medium" refers to the art materials or artist supplies used to create a work of art. Basically, it's whatever you use to make a mark upon a surface.
Why is it important?
It is important because without medium artist cannot do with his/her art.
Pigments - A substance used for coloring or painting, especially a dry powder that, when mixed with oil, water, or another medium, constitutes a