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This chapter delves into various artistic styles throughout history, highlighting their defining characteristics and notable artists. Starting with Prehistoric Art, which focuses on realism, we explore the transition to Impressionism, where artists like Monet and Van Gogh captured light's effects. The discussion continues with Pointillism, Expressionism, Abstract Art, Cubism, Folk Art, Op Art, Pop Art, and Surrealism, showcasing how each style reflects cultural contexts and personal expressions. Discover the evolution of art and its vibrant diversity through renowned creators and their works.
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EDU 151 Chapter 7 Introducing the World’s Art
Artistic Styles • Prehistoric Art (Primitive Art) Unknown Cave Artists
Naturalist or Realistic Art (Realism) Art that focuses on showing reality. The artists attempted to make art objective and like the actual object.
Impressionism • Art that focuses on capturing the effect of light. • Artists painted what they perceived rather than what they knew to be there. • Impressionists were fascinated with color, sunshine, contrasts, light, reflection, and shadow. • They used color and light to represent and artist’s impression.
Pointillism • An offshoot of Impressionism • Art that uses small dots of different colors that the eye blends together.
Abstract (in text: Abstract Expressionism) • Artists were intrigued with color and the physical qualities of paint: “What can I do with paint on canvas?” • The art has no recognizable subject, the focus is on color and media, often applied in a kinesthetic way.
Cubism • Art that represents three-dimensional objects as if made of geometric shapes and forms.
Folk Art • Artworks created by people who have not had formal training in art, or who use nontraditional art media in ways that reflect their culture.
Op Art • Art based on visual illusions and perceptions.
Pop Art • Art that is based on images from everyday life and popular culture.
Surrealism • An artistic style concerned with fantasies or dreams.
Kinetic Art • art that moves or has moving parts • Mobile-Three-dimensional art that moves