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What technique did Andy Warhol primarily use for his artworks?

  • Watercolor
  • Oil painting
  • Silk-Screen Printing (correct)
  • Charcoal drawing

Yong Mun Sen is known as the 'Father of Malaysian Painting'.

True (A)

Which art movement is associated with Henri Matisse?

  • Pop Art
  • Cubism
  • Fauvism (correct)
  • Abstract Expressionism

Name one popular product that Andy Warhol used in his Pop Art.

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Cubism was co-founded by Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse.

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The _____ Art Group was formed by Peter Harris in 1952.

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What art style is characterized by bold colors and decorative patterns?

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Match the following artists with their contributions:

<p>Abdullah Arriff = First local artist in Penang Impressionists Yong Mun Sen = Father of Malaysian Painting Mohd Hoessein Enas = Founder of Angkatan Pelukis Semenanjung Peter Harris = Founder of Wednesday Art Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pablo Picasso was born in _____, Spain.

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Match the following artists to their respective art movements:

<p>Henri Matisse = Fauvism Pablo Picasso = Cubism Jackson Pollock = Abstract Expressionism Andy Warhol = Pop Art</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Fauvism?

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Abstract Expressionism includes the technique of action painting.

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Who is considered the founder of the Cubism movement?

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Which artist is known for action painting and is associated with Abstract Expressionism?

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Bridget Riley is one of the notable artists of the Cubism movement.

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What period is characterized by a significant focus on blues and gloominess in Pablo Picasso's work?

<p>The Blue Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

The art movement that uses shapes, colors, patterns, and space to create illusions of movement is known as ______.

<p>Op Art</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artwork is associated with Piet Mondrian?

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Pop Art focuses on high art and abstract concepts.

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What did the action painting style emphasize in Abstract Expressionism?

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Which artist is known for the quote regarding holding a box of colors and making it his life?

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Cubism emphasizes the use of bold colors and decorative patterns.

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What does Fauvism mean?

<p>Wild Beasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artist is considered the father of Op Art?

<p>Victor Vasarely (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Jackson Pollock is associated with __________ painting.

<p>action</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the artist to their notable work or contribution:

<p>Henri Matisse = The Dance Pablo Picasso = Cubism Victor Vasarely = Op Art Andy Warhol = Pop Art</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Blue Period of Pablo Picasso focused on cheerful and light themes.

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What technique is Jackson Pollock known for in Abstract Expressionism?

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Which of the following techniques was NOT used by Henri Matisse in his later years?

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Pop Art is primarily concerned with portraying high art and abstract concepts.

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The art movement characterized by a focus on popular culture and media from the 1960s to 1970s is known as _____ art.

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Who co-founded the Cubism movement with Pablo Picasso?

<p>Georges Braque</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following artists with their associated styles:

<p>Picasso = Cubism Mondrian = De Stijl Pollock = Abstract Expressionism Vasarely = Op Art</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following artworks is associated with Piet Mondrian?

<p>Victory Boogie-Woogie (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bridget Riley is well-known for her contributions to Abstract Expressionism.

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Cubism was co-founded by Pablo Picasso and _____ Braque.

<p>Georges</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following artists is known for founding the Penang Chinese Art Club?

<p>Yong Mun Sen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Penang Impressionists art group was formed before the British rule in Malaya.

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Name one technique used by Andy Warhol in his artwork.

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The art group that Mohd Hoessein Enas formed in 1958 is known as __________.

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Fauvism

An early-20th-century art movement characterized by the use of bold colors, flattened forms, and decorative patterns.

Henri Matisse

A leading Fauvist painter known for bold colors and decorative patterns; he also later worked with paper cutouts and collages.

Cubism

An early-20th-century art movement that used multiple viewpoints and angles to create distorted images.

Pablo Picasso

A Spanish artist, co-founder of Cubism, known for his revolutionary approach to painting by distorting images through using different perspectives.

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De Stijl

An art movement focusing on simplicity, using primary colors and geometric shapes.

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Abstract Expressionism

An art movement where the artist expresses feelings and emotions through abstract forms and colors.

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Action Painting

A style of Abstract Expressionism characterized by spontaneous, energetic application of paint.

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Pop Art

An art movement that used imagery from popular culture and mass media.

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Andy Warhol's art style

Pop Art, using images from popular media and products like Coca-Cola and Campbell's Soup.

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Silk-Screen Printing

A printing technique used by Andy Warhol, creating repeated images.

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Penang Impressionists

A group of Malaysian artists (1920-1937), influenced by British settlers and Chinese immigrants.

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Yong Mun Sen

'Father of Malaysian Painting', forming the Penang Chinese Art Club.

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Modern Art in Malaysia (1900s)

Malaysian artists developed various art groups, like the Penang Impressionists and Wednesday Art Group.

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Girl With Mandolin (1910)

A Cubist painting by Pablo Picasso showing a woman playing a musical instrument.

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Jackson Pollock

A renowned American Abstract Expressionist artist known for his 'drip' technique of painting.

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Victor Vasarely

A key figure in Op Art, creating optical illusions with color and geometric shapes.

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Piet Mondrian

A Dutch artist known for his abstract paintings using primary colours and straight lines.

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Why did Matisse study law?

He initially studied law but later turned to art after experiencing a stomach complication and dealing with acne.

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The Blue Period

A period in Pablo Picasso's art from 1901 to 1904 characterized by a somber palette of blues and greens, often depicting themes of poverty and sadness.

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The Rose Period

A period in Pablo Picasso's art from 1904 to 1906 characterized by warm colors such as pinks, reds, and oranges, often depicting themes of circus performers, harlequins, and acrobats.

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Cubist Art

An art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by geometric shapes, multiple perspectives, and fragmentation of objects.

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Collage Art

A technique used by artists to create art by pasting different materials, such as paper, fabric, or photographs, onto a surface.

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Assemblage

A three-dimensional art form that uses found objects or everyday materials to create a sculpture.

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Pop Art's Inspiration

Pop Art drew inspiration from everyday, widely recognized objects and cultural symbols, like Coca-Cola, Cornflakes, and Campbell Soup cans. It captured the essence of consumer culture and mass media.

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Andy Warhol's Technique

Andy Warhol, a prominent Pop Art figure, primarily employed silk-screen printing to create mass-produced images with a repetitive effect. This technique allowed him to convey the idea of consumerism and mass production.

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Who is 'The Father of Malaysian Painting'?

Yong Mun Sen held the title of 'Father of Malaysian Painting' for his contributions to Malaysian art, which included forming the Penang Chinese Art Club in 1935.

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What happened to Malaysian Art Groups?

Several significant Malaysian art groups, such as the Penang Impressionists and Angkatan Pelukis Semenanjung (APS) were formed in the early to mid 20th century, but were dissolved in periods of war or political change.

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Study Notes

Modern Art (1900-1960)

  • Modern art encompassed various styles, movements and artists from 1900 to 1960
  • Key movements were Fauvism, Cubism, De Stijl, Abstract Expressionism, Op Art, and Pop Art.
  • Fauvism, with artists like Henri Matisse, highlighted bold colors and flattened forms, often using decorative patterns.
  • Cubism, led by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, used multiple viewpoints to present objects in a fragmented or broken-down manner
  • De Stijl, influenced by Cubism emphasized primary colors, black and white lines, and the creation of harmony and order in art.
  • Abstract Expressionism, featuring Jackson Pollock, involved action painting techniques like dripping, pouring, and throwing paint onto the canvas, reflecting the artist's emotions and state of mind
  • Op Art, focused on optical illusions through patterns, colors, and space, giving the impression of movement or blurring.
  • Pop Art, pioneered by Andy Warhol, embraced popular culture by using imagery from media and products (like soup cans, movie stars), often repeating the image for emphasis.

Fauvism (1904-1908)

  • Fauvism movement, characterized by its use of bold, vibrant colours and simplified forms
  • Fauvism was a short-lived movement
  • Key figure in the Fauvism was Henri Matisse
  • Matisse studied law before turning to art, but his stomach problems and skin complications impacted his art.
  • He was tutored by Gustave Moreau
  • Techniques of flattening forms while keeping less details is one of the key characteristics of Fauvism.

Cubism (1907-1919)

  • Cubism was a revolutionary art movement
  • Key figures in the Cubism were Pablo Picasso & Georges Braque.
  • Picasso was born in Malaga, Spain, and studied art from a young age, including the Barcelona School of Arts, developing through Blue and Rose periods
  • Picasso's and Braque's work explored new techniques by using multiple viewpoints of a subject .
  • Cubism was inspired by Iberian head sculpture and African masks
  • Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque jointly experimented with how to portray the perception of three-dimensional subjects on a two-dimensional canvas
  • They used multiple viewpoints to convey a complex understanding of the subject matter, leading to fragmented, multifaceted images.

De Stijl (1917-1931)

  • De Stijl was founded by Piet Mondrian, focused on creating a harmonious and ordered visual language
  • Mondrian was inspired by Cubism, emphasizing primary colors and geometric lines to create a sense of balance
  • De Stijl artists believed in the reduction of elements of art in terms of shape and color, and that art should create harmony and order, rather than expressing individual emotions.

Abstract Expressionism (1940-1950)

  • Abstract Expressionism was a reaction to the traditional styles of art.
  • Jackson Pollock, a leading figure, used action painting techniques to capture spontaneous energy and emotion.
  • Pollock experienced depression and struggles but found solace and motivation in art
  • He worked on government-sponsored projects and used pouring, dripping, and throwing techniques
  • Pollock created a new approach to creating art, emphasizing the process and the artist's emotional engagement with the material rather than the final product

Op Art (The Art of Optical Illusion)

  • Op Art utilized patterns, colors, and shapes to create illusions of movement, depth and blurring, with specific works emphasizing contrasting hues or geometric forms to produce an optical effect.
  • Victor Vasarely was a leading figure in Op Art
  • Op Art movement developed in the 1960's when a major exhibit titled "The Responsive Eye", caught the public attention
  • Bridget Riley, another significant artist, produced vibrant works.
  • Artists used shapes, color and patterns to create illusional movement and depth, making the illusion appear three-dimensional on a flat surface.

Pop Art (1960-1970)

  • Key figure in Pop Art was Andy Warhol, an influential graphic artist of the 1900's .
  • Warhol depicted popular culture icons, everyday objects, and advertisements, often using repetition and mass production techniques
  • Warhol used techniques like silk screen printing, and created multiple prints.
  • Pop Art sought to challenge traditional notions of artistic value by exploring themes of commercialism, mass media, and consumerism.

Modern Art in Malaysia During the 1900s

  • This era saw the emergence and development of many prominent Malaysian artists
  • These artists created works that showcased diverse themes and cultural contexts, that were often influenced by the cultural expressions rooted in local Malaysian history and traditions
  • Notable artists and groups include Penang Impressionists, Abdullah Arriff, Yong Mun Sen, Wednesday Art Group, Angkatan Pelukis Semenanjung (APS), and Penang Watercolor Society(PWCS).

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