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Atomic art

The 1950s marked a transformative period as the Atomic Age emerged, catalyzed by "The Gadget," the first atomic bomb. This era saw the fusion of science and culture, with atomic imagery permeating art, reflecting both excitement and fear about nuclear technology. Artists used abstract organic forms, geometric designs, and vibrant colors to explore themes of nuclear power and its implications. Despite scientists' regrets about their creation, the era fostered a unique artistic movement that captured the zeitgeist of humanity's complex relationship with technology and nature.

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Atomic art

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  1. Atomic art Modern Art of the 1950’s

  2. Modern Art:

  3. “At 5:29:45 (Mountain War Time) on July 16, 1945, in a white blaze that stretched from the basin of the Jemez Mountains in northern New Mexico to the still-dark skies, "The Gadget" ushered in the Atomic Age.” • US govt backed project “The Manhattan Project” developed the first A bomb. • Significant impact: “IsidorRabi felt that the equilibrium in nature had been upset as if humankind had become a threat to the world it inhabited” & “After viewing the results several participants signed petitions against loosing the monster they had created, but their protests fell on deaf ears.” http://inventors.about.com/od/astartinventions/a/atomic_bomb.htm

  4. Popular culture • With new technology, comes infiltration of atomic imagery into culture. • People excited about the future of nuclear energy: felt everything would one day be powered in this manner • Cold war with Russia is on! • Science fiction and space race enhanced concepts of atomic age

  5. Characteristics • “Vital Forms”: abstract organic forms • Atomic particles • X-Ray skeletal forms/shapes • Colors flat • outlines

  6. 1950s barkcloth table cloth with a geometric design and a botanical motif.

  7. http://hgtv.sndimg.com/HGTV/2003/12/02/dod411_art_lg.jpg

  8. http://www.walkerart.org/archive/2/B373992E9FB5D4EE6161.jpg

  9. http://www.thelope.com/images/12-21-015.jpg

  10. http://mid-century-modern.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/twin_palms_art_nat_reed.jpghttp://mid-century-modern.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/twin_palms_art_nat_reed.jpg

  11. http://i1.cpcache.com/product/645638990/atomica_cork_coaster.jpg?color=White&height=460&width=460http://i1.cpcache.com/product/645638990/atomica_cork_coaster.jpg?color=White&height=460&width=460

  12. http://www.etsy.com/listing/24478579/mid-century-modern-inspired-abstracthttp://www.etsy.com/listing/24478579/mid-century-modern-inspired-abstract

  13. Alyce Simon • http://treeoflifeartists.weebly.com/atomic-art.html

  14. Resources • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_Age

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