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Dive into the evolution of artistic representation from 15,000 BC Lascaux Cave Paintings to modern abstract works by renowned artists like Anish Kapoor. This lecture covers historical masterpieces such as Nefertari and the Goddess Isis in Ancient Egypt, as well as groundbreaking abstract pieces like Theo van Doesburg's "Composition VIII (The Cow)." Explore the contrast between representational art, like Giovanni Bellini's "San Giobbe Altarpiece," and non-representational works such as Kasimir Malevich's "The Black Square." From visual realism reduction to the essence of form and color, this lecture delves into the diverse spectrum of art representation over centuries.
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R E P R E S E N T A T I O N“re” (again) + “present” (to show)
Nigari, “Selim II Practising Archery,” c. 1570
“St. Denis CommissionsHis Biography,”from The Life of St. Denis, 1317
Giovanni Bellini, “San Giobbe Altarpiece,” 1480s
Auguste Rodin, “The Kiss,” 1901-04 Constantin Brancusi, “The Kiss,” 1908
A B S T R A C T I O N (noun) a process that involves reducing the level of visual realism
Theo van Doesburg, studies for “Composition VIII (The Cow),” 1916-17
Georges Braque, “Violin and Candlestick,” 1910
Traditional kilim (Turkish carpet)from İçel Province, TURKEY, 19th century
A B S T R A C T (adjective) non-representational(NOT referring to something seen)