Modern Art Influences and Origin Modern vs contemporary

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Modern Art Influences and Origin

Modern Art Influences and Origin

Modern vs. “contemporary” Art ● ● ● Modern Art is NOT the same as

Modern vs. “contemporary” Art ● ● ● Modern Art is NOT the same as contemporary art. Modern Art is a period of art movements that started during the time of the industrial revolution. Contemporary art is generally accepted as art movement created from the 1970’s to current day.

Impressionism - “A Revolution in Art” ● ● ● Originated in France. Art of

Impressionism - “A Revolution in Art” ● ● ● Originated in France. Art of the time focused on producing realistic paintings of classical subjects - in the style of the Renaissance masters. Edouard Manet - “The Father of Impressionism” ○ ○ ○ ● Claude Monet ○ ○ ○ ● Used photographs to capture ballet dancers, then painted the scenes Paul Cezanne (post-impressionist painter) ○ ● ● Famous for late-career waterlily paintings Used color instead of black or grey to create shadows Painted nature, gardens, and scenes of everyday life Edgar Degas ○ ● First to break away from the accepted style of painting Painted modern life Painted less realistically - showed brushstrokes on purpose Inspired famous modern artists Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot - female impressionist painters Vincent Van Gogh ○ Colorful, textured paintings with thick brushstrokes and unmixed paints

Ancient Art and Cultures and Modern Art ● ● ● African and Islamic influences

Ancient Art and Cultures and Modern Art ● ● ● African and Islamic influences Ancient latin american art and cultures Masks, patterns, tessellations, tiles Tahitian Women on the Beach, by Paul Gauguin, 1891. Head of a Woman, by Pablo Picasso, 1907.

“What is the purpose of Art? ” ● Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance art ○ ○

“What is the purpose of Art? ” ● Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance art ○ ○ ○ ● Religion Politics Personal mementos Record history Artists want to emulate (copy) the great masters Modern Art ○ ○ “Art for art’s sake” Art is made according to the artist’s vision and unique style Inspiration from other cultures Individual creativity and innovation is highly valued