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Which artist's work is characterized by the use of strange surfaces to evoke emotion within the context of neoconservative postmodernism?
Which artist's work is characterized by the use of strange surfaces to evoke emotion within the context of neoconservative postmodernism?
- Felix Gonzalez-Torres
- Barbara Kruger
- Julian Schnabel (correct)
- Sarah Charlesworth
What does the work 'AIDS Timeline' by Group Material primarily address?
What does the work 'AIDS Timeline' by Group Material primarily address?
- The success of the art market in the 1980s
- The historical representation of art
- The social conditions related to AIDS over a decade (correct)
- The evolution of postmodern architecture
What concept does Barbara Kruger's piece 'We Won't Play Nature To Your Culture' primarily critique?
What concept does Barbara Kruger's piece 'We Won't Play Nature To Your Culture' primarily critique?
- The originality of artistic representation
- The commercialization of art
- Cultural perception of women within social constructs (correct)
- The complexities of modernism
What significant aspect does Felix Gonzalez-Torres's work 'Untitled (USA Today)' evoke through its candy invitation?
What significant aspect does Felix Gonzalez-Torres's work 'Untitled (USA Today)' evoke through its candy invitation?
Neoconservative postmodernism reacted against modernism by emphasizing which of the following?
Neoconservative postmodernism reacted against modernism by emphasizing which of the following?
Which artist's work is an example of post-structural postmodernism that questions originality and authority in representation?
Which artist's work is an example of post-structural postmodernism that questions originality and authority in representation?
In Sarah Charlesworth's art, what historical figure is depicted holding a newspaper in captivity?
In Sarah Charlesworth's art, what historical figure is depicted holding a newspaper in captivity?
What key element did Julian Schnabel's work incorporate that highlighted the 'pastiche' style?
What key element did Julian Schnabel's work incorporate that highlighted the 'pastiche' style?
What concept does Chris Burden's performance 'Transfixed' specifically relate to?
What concept does Chris Burden's performance 'Transfixed' specifically relate to?
What was the primary aim of the 'Womanhouse' project by Judy Chicago and Miriam Shapiro?
What was the primary aim of the 'Womanhouse' project by Judy Chicago and Miriam Shapiro?
Which of the following best describes the format of Judy Chicago's 'The Dinner Party'?
Which of the following best describes the format of Judy Chicago's 'The Dinner Party'?
What thematic exploration does Mary Kelly's 'Post-Partem Document' engage with?
What thematic exploration does Mary Kelly's 'Post-Partem Document' engage with?
Which central argument is put forth by Laura Mulvey in her 1975 essay?
Which central argument is put forth by Laura Mulvey in her 1975 essay?
What is the focus of Martha Rosler's photomontage series 'Bringing the War Home'?
What is the focus of Martha Rosler's photomontage series 'Bringing the War Home'?
What artistic approach does Cindy Sherman employ in 'Untitled Film Still #7'?
What artistic approach does Cindy Sherman employ in 'Untitled Film Still #7'?
What is a distinctive feature of Chris Burden's art as showcased in 'Transfixed'?
What is a distinctive feature of Chris Burden's art as showcased in 'Transfixed'?
What is the primary focus of institutional critique in the context of artistic practice?
What is the primary focus of institutional critique in the context of artistic practice?
Which art movement primarily explores popular images influenced by the socio-political climate of the 60s and 70s?
Which art movement primarily explores popular images influenced by the socio-political climate of the 60s and 70s?
What unique approach does William Kentridge utilize in the renewal of drawing?
What unique approach does William Kentridge utilize in the renewal of drawing?
What does the term 'pastiche' refer to in the context of neoconservative postmodernism?
What does the term 'pastiche' refer to in the context of neoconservative postmodernism?
What is a significant goal of the feminist movement in contemporary art?
What is a significant goal of the feminist movement in contemporary art?
What distinguishes pictorial photography from other photography styles?
What distinguishes pictorial photography from other photography styles?
What concept does 'virtuality' encompass in contemporary art?
What concept does 'virtuality' encompass in contemporary art?
Which aspect does 'identity' in art aim to challenge?
Which aspect does 'identity' in art aim to challenge?
Which work addresses the complexities of identity and narrative through the depiction of daily life at a kitchen table?
Which work addresses the complexities of identity and narrative through the depiction of daily life at a kitchen table?
What theme is explored in Kehinde Wiley's An Economy of Grace?
What theme is explored in Kehinde Wiley's An Economy of Grace?
Which artist's work involves a large-scale installation that contrasts fire and water through video projection?
Which artist's work involves a large-scale installation that contrasts fire and water through video projection?
What significant aspect does Robert Gober's Untitled work interrogate?
What significant aspect does Robert Gober's Untitled work interrogate?
Which piece presents a profound commentary on memory and trauma through the lens of drawing?
Which piece presents a profound commentary on memory and trauma through the lens of drawing?
Which artist used transitory elements to reinterpret a classic film in their installation?
Which artist used transitory elements to reinterpret a classic film in their installation?
Which of the following works prominently features visual and narrative intersections in its design?
Which of the following works prominently features visual and narrative intersections in its design?
What type of work is Douglas Gordon's 24 Hour Psycho considered?
What type of work is Douglas Gordon's 24 Hour Psycho considered?
What was the primary goal of Thomas Hirschhorn's Gramsci Monument?
What was the primary goal of Thomas Hirschhorn's Gramsci Monument?
What concept does Rirkrit Tiravanija's Untitled (Free) primarily challenge?
What concept does Rirkrit Tiravanija's Untitled (Free) primarily challenge?
What does Harun Farocki's Serious Games 1: Immersion illustrate about military training?
What does Harun Farocki's Serious Games 1: Immersion illustrate about military training?
In Ai Weiwei's Fairytale, what was significant about the 1001 Chinese citizens' experience?
In Ai Weiwei's Fairytale, what was significant about the 1001 Chinese citizens' experience?
What underlying theme does Rikrit Tiravanija's work address regarding the public sphere?
What underlying theme does Rikrit Tiravanija's work address regarding the public sphere?
What is the significance of the materials used in Ai Weiwei's Fairytale?
What is the significance of the materials used in Ai Weiwei's Fairytale?
How does Harun Farocki’s work connect military training to video games?
How does Harun Farocki’s work connect military training to video games?
Which aspect is highlighted in the structure of Thomas Hirschhorn’s Gramsci Monument?
Which aspect is highlighted in the structure of Thomas Hirschhorn’s Gramsci Monument?
What was Sara Charlesworth attempting to illustrate by whiting out words in newspapers?
What was Sara Charlesworth attempting to illustrate by whiting out words in newspapers?
In his early work after moving to the US, what two actions did Nam June Paik engage in?
In his early work after moving to the US, what two actions did Nam June Paik engage in?
What do Barbara Kruger’s artworks commonly add to existing photographs?
What do Barbara Kruger’s artworks commonly add to existing photographs?
Which strategies are most commonly associated with Pictures Generation artists?
Which strategies are most commonly associated with Pictures Generation artists?
In her artwork combining an image of Pat Nixon and war casualties, what does Martha Rosler critique?
In her artwork combining an image of Pat Nixon and war casualties, what does Martha Rosler critique?
Which term best describes neoconservative postmodernism as theorized by scholars?
Which term best describes neoconservative postmodernism as theorized by scholars?
What primary issue informs Robert Gober's exploration of the body in his sculpture?
What primary issue informs Robert Gober's exploration of the body in his sculpture?
How is the term 'abject' defined in the context of representations of the body in art according to scholars?
How is the term 'abject' defined in the context of representations of the body in art according to scholars?
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Institutional Critique
Institutional Critique
Critiquing institutions like museums or art galleries as artistic practice.
Performance Art
Performance Art
Art using the human body, often the artist, in front of an audience.
Postmodernism
Postmodernism
A post-WWII movement focusing on cultural diversity and moving away from Western high culture.
Body Art
Body Art
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Pastiche
Pastiche
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Feminism
Feminism
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Identity (Art)
Identity (Art)
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Pictures Generation
Pictures Generation
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Transubstantiation
Transubstantiation
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Chris Burden's 'Transfixed'
Chris Burden's 'Transfixed'
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Womanhouse
Womanhouse
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The Dinner Party
The Dinner Party
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Post-Partem Document
Post-Partem Document
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Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema
Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema
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First Lady (Pat Nixon)
First Lady (Pat Nixon)
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Cindy Sherman's Untitled Film Stills
Cindy Sherman's Untitled Film Stills
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Fred Wilson's 'Mining the Museum'
Fred Wilson's 'Mining the Museum'
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Carrie Mae Weems' 'Untitled (Man Reading Newspaper)'
Carrie Mae Weems' 'Untitled (Man Reading Newspaper)'
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Kehinde Wiley's 'An Economy of Grace'
Kehinde Wiley's 'An Economy of Grace'
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Robert Gober's 'Untitled'
Robert Gober's 'Untitled'
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William Kentridge's 'Felix in Exile'
William Kentridge's 'Felix in Exile'
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Douglas Gordon's '24 Hour Psycho'
Douglas Gordon's '24 Hour Psycho'
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Bill Viola's 'The Crossing'
Bill Viola's 'The Crossing'
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Sam Taylor Wood's 'Soliloquy I'
Sam Taylor Wood's 'Soliloquy I'
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Sarah Charlesworth's 'April 21, 1978'
Sarah Charlesworth's 'April 21, 1978'
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Neoconservative Postmodernism
Neoconservative Postmodernism
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Julian Schnabel's 'Exile'
Julian Schnabel's 'Exile'
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Post-Structural Postmodernism
Post-Structural Postmodernism
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Barbara Kruger's 'We Won't Play Nature To Your Culture'
Barbara Kruger's 'We Won't Play Nature To Your Culture'
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Group Material's 'AIDS Timeline'
Group Material's 'AIDS Timeline'
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Felix Gonzalez-Torres' 'Untitled (USA Today)'
Felix Gonzalez-Torres' 'Untitled (USA Today)'
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How does 'Untitled (USA Today)' by Felix Gonzalez-Torres challenge traditional artistic expectations?
How does 'Untitled (USA Today)' by Felix Gonzalez-Torres challenge traditional artistic expectations?
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Gramsci Monument
Gramsci Monument
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Untitled (Free)
Untitled (Free)
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Serious Games 1: Immersion
Serious Games 1: Immersion
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Fairytale
Fairytale
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Orders of Existence
Orders of Existence
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Pictorial Photography
Pictorial Photography
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Virtuality, Community, and Globalism
Virtuality, Community, and Globalism
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Remnants of Activity
Remnants of Activity
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Sara Charlesworth's white-out
Sara Charlesworth's white-out
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Nam June Paik's work in the US
Nam June Paik's work in the US
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Barbara Kruger's approach
Barbara Kruger's approach
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Pictures Generation strategies
Pictures Generation strategies
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Cindy Sherman's self-portraits
Cindy Sherman's self-portraits
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Martha Rosler's Nixon White House critique
Martha Rosler's Nixon White House critique
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Julian Schnabel's 'pastiche' in 'Exile'
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Study Notes
Institutional Critique
- Critiquing an institution, often a museum or gallery, as artistic practice.
Performance Art
- Art involving the human body, often in front of an audience.
Postmodernism
- Intellectual movement and cultural attitude after World War II.
- Focuses on cultural pluralism and freedom from established Western ideas.
Pictures Generation
- Art movement influenced by 1960s/70s social/political issues.
- Photographers recontextualized popular images.
Subjects of History
- Narrative scenes from classical mythology, the Bible and history, often allegorical.
Pictorial Photography
- Approach emphasizing beauty of subject, tonality and composition over documentation.
- Example: Sam Taylor-Wood.
Body Art
- Art using the human body as both subject and object.
Pastiche
- Mix of incongruous parts; often satirically imitating other artists' work.
- Example: Julian Schnabel.
Renewal of Drawing (foregrounding of erasure)
- William Kentridge.
- Drawing technique involving erasure and recording changes with stop-motion camera work.
- Combines drawing and film.
Identity
- Attempt to reflect on historical art biases (non-white, male, hetero-normative).
- Example: Carrie Mae Weems.
Virtuality
- Computer-generated imagery of objects, people, and experiences.
- Challenges conventional representations.
Feminism
- Movement seeking recognition and equality for women artists.
- Questions assumptions about womanhood.
- Example: Judy Chicago and Mary Kelly.
Textuality
- All attributes of a communication context that distinguish it as a subject of study.
Abject Art
- Art exploring themes that violate ideas of cleanliness and propriety, often referencing the body.
- Example: Barbara Kruger.
Installation Art
- Three-dimensional artwork that transforms a space through its design.
- Example: Douglas Gordon and Bill Viola.
Globalism
- Abstraction representing art from all over the world at the same time.
Conceptual Art
- Art where the idea is more important than the final product.
- Example: John Baldessari and Michael Asher.
Sculpture in the Expanded Field
- Krauss Theory of expanding the definition of sculpture.
- Moving from traditional architecture and landscape ideas.
Institutional Critique (2)
- Art movement reacting to institutions (like museums), created by questioning their practices.
Real-Time-Social System
- Hans Haacke.
- Work documenting ownership and control within urban space (using photographs, maps and financial records.)
Performance Art (2)
- Carolee Schneemann, Body/Eye (1963) and Vito Acconci, Trademarks (1970).
- Feminist expression and performance explorations of the body in art.
Reevaluating History and Subjects of History
- Artists like Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Fred Wilson, and Carrie Mae Weems are included
Postmodernism (2)
- Postmodernist pieces include: Cindy Sherman, Untitled Film Still #7 (1978) and Sarah Charlesworth (April 21, 1978).
- Neoconservative Postmodernism and Post-Structural Postmodernism.
- Julian Schnabel and Martha Rosler.
Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema (1975)
- Laura Mulvey's essay on mainstream film.
- Patriarchal unconscious and voyeurism.
GROUP MATERIAL (AIDS Timeline)
- A representation examining chronological relationships in response to social needs and demands
Considering History Subjects
- Felix Gonzalez-Torres' (USA Today, 1990) and Fred Wilson's (Mining the Museum, 1992) work engages the presentation of history
Feminism and Art
- Judy Chicago's The Dinner Party (1974-9), Mary Kelly's Post-Partem Document: Documentation VI(1978)
Conceptual Art (2)
- Include John Baldessari and Michael Asher
Pastiche (2)
- Example artists: Caravaggio, Antlers (a specific artwork title or form) and Julian Schnabel (Exile, 1980).
HIV/AIDS and the Body
- Robert Gober’s work addresses the body as a subject affected by epidemics, disease, and trauma.
Large-Scale Video Projection
- Bill Viola's The Crossing (1996).
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