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Which artist created a metal relief painting inspired by a racetrack in Madrid, Spain?
Which artist created a metal relief painting inspired by a racetrack in Madrid, Spain?
- Kara Walker
- Claes Oldenburg
- Anish Kapoor
- Mark Di Suvero (correct)
In which artwork do we see themes of race, history, power, and silhouettes?
In which artwork do we see themes of race, history, power, and silhouettes?
- Death of Magellan by Patricia Perez Eustaquio
- Darkytown Rebellion by Kara Walker (correct)
- Moveyhouse by Claes Oldenburg
- Cloud Gate by Anish Kapoor
Which artist's work involves impasto, cutting, spray painting, and is described as color blind?
Which artist's work involves impasto, cutting, spray painting, and is described as color blind?
- Mark Justiniani
- Elmer Borlongan
- Jigger Cruz (correct)
- Nona Garcia
What type of balance is depicted in 'Adoration of the Trinity' by Albrecht Dürer?
What type of balance is depicted in 'Adoration of the Trinity' by Albrecht Dürer?
Which artwork focuses on the variation of colors and features a crying woman in a large dense painting?
Which artwork focuses on the variation of colors and features a crying woman in a large dense painting?
What does the term 'form' refer to in art?
What does the term 'form' refer to in art?
'Starry Night' by Van Gogh demonstrates which of the following?
'Starry Night' by Van Gogh demonstrates which of the following?
Which artwork showcases the use of saturated reds in oil painting?
Which artwork showcases the use of saturated reds in oil painting?
Which artwork explores the complexity of Filipino vulture and social issues?
Which artwork explores the complexity of Filipino vulture and social issues?
Which artwork features macabre and dark themes from Philippine art?
Which artwork features macabre and dark themes from Philippine art?
Which artwork involves the challenges of scholarly achievement?
Which artwork involves the challenges of scholarly achievement?
Which artwork belongs to the genre of fantasy, sci-fi, cultural symbolism, identity, and transformation?
Which artwork belongs to the genre of fantasy, sci-fi, cultural symbolism, identity, and transformation?
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Study Notes
Line
- Consists of dots (contour lines, line quality, hatching)
- Examples: Blaze 1 (1962) by Bridget Riley, Jarama 2 (1982) by Frank Stella, and Are Years What? (For Marianne Moore) 1964 by Mark Di Suvero
Shape
- Flat areas enclosed by edges or outlines
- Can be geometric or biomorphic
- Examples: Geometric Mouse (1969) by Claes Oldenburg, Darkytown Rebellion (2001) by Kara Walker
Space
- Positive/negative, shallow/deep, open/closed
- Examples: Cloud Gate (2006) by Anish Kapoor, Hollow (2018) by Nona Garcia
Texture
- Rough, smooth
- Examples: Last Trip (1990) by Mark Justiniani, Tampuhan (1992) by Elmer Borlongan, Self Portrait (2017) by Jigger Cruz
Principles of Art
Balance
- Distribution of weight (symmetrical/asymmetrical/radial)
- Examples: Adoration of the Trinity (1511) by Albrecht Dürer, Still Life with Silver Jug (1655) by Willem Kalf
Contrast
- Variation of colors
- Examples: No woman, no cry (1998) by Chris Ofili, Shibboleth (2007) by Doros Salcedo, Mirror Room (Pumpkin) 1991 by Yayoi Kusama
Emphasis
- Any forms, juxtaposition
- Examples: Tree of 12 Metres (2010) by Ai Weiwei, My Bed (1998) by Tracey Emin, Comedian (2019) by Maurizzio Cattelan
Rhythm/Movement
- Repetition (random/regular/flowing/progressive)
- Examples: Starry Night (1889) by Van Gogh, The Library by Jacob Lawrence
Proportion/Scale
- Relation of objects
- Examples: Christina's World (1948) by Andrew Wyeth, Mahjongg (2012) by Diem Chaum, Valley of the Yosemite (1864) by Albert Bierstadt
Unity/Variety
- Wholeness/harmony, cohesive
- Examples: Party Animal (2017) by Ronald Ventura, Impulse of Desires (2022) by Andres Barrioquinto, Sabel (2003) by Benedicto Bencab Cabrera
Pattern
- Organization, repeated shape, but no structure
- Example: Psychedelic Patterns on Fabric (20...)
Elements of Art
Color
- Color wheel, monochrome, light
- Examples: Procession (2019) by Andres Barrioquinto, The Watcher (2012) by Ronald Ventura, Dorado (2023) by Elmer Misa Borlongan
Value
- Lightness/darkness
- Examples: Kalahati Dalamhati (2018) by Rodel Tapaya, Mag-aaral (2008) by Mark Justiniani, Holy on Sundays (1999) by Geraldine Javier
Saturation
- Intensity/chroma, richness of color
- Examples: Lain Buot (2008) by Nunelucio "nune" Alvarado, Family Portrait (2009) by Pow Martinez, Mabilisang Usapan, Matagalang Intindihan (2021) by Doktor Karayom
Form
- 3D in space, geometric/organic, closely tied to sculpture
- Examples: Bomba (2011) by Kawayan de Guia, The Builders (1950) by Victorio Edades, Alien's of Manila: New York Colony (2019) by Leeroy New
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