Questions and Answers
What aspect of traditional art history do postmodernists reject?
Linear narrative
What do Neo-Expressionism and Graffiti art have in common?
Rejecting nonobjective forms and expressing emotions
What types of media do postmodern artists use? (Select all that apply)
How has globalization enriched the art world?
Signup and view all the answers
How can artists represent the connectedness of our global world?
Signup and view all the answers
Postmodern artists believe it is okay to borrow someone else's work.
Signup and view all the answers
Globalization in art often means showing how our world is connected.
Signup and view all the answers
As viewers, we need to ________ (blank) - uncover and demystify - the meaning of art.
Signup and view all the answers
____________ (blank) is a style that conveys emotional content and features abstract or representational works.
Signup and view all the answers
Postmodern artists question whether any art is truly original, and they ________ (blank) or modify prior artworks or objects.
Signup and view all the answers
The diversity of the modern art world is reflected in the fact that many artists defy ___________ (blank).
Signup and view all the answers
One of the ways Expressionist artists conveyed emotion was through color, and another was through:
Signup and view all the answers
Both phases of Cubism featured the following characteristic:
Signup and view all the answers
Dada promoted nonsense and the absurd, and Surrealism explored the unconscious mind. Artists from both styles were interested in focusing on:
Signup and view all the answers
What was the goal of De Stijl?
Signup and view all the answers
Social Realism was a representational style that documented what?
Signup and view all the answers
What were pop artists interested in? (Select all that apply)
Signup and view all the answers
Why do conceptual artists frequently produce deliberately uninteresting works?
Signup and view all the answers
Why do we often see earthworks in documenting photographs?
Signup and view all the answers
A common theme of feminist and African American art was protesting:
Signup and view all the answers
Analytic Cubism sometimes uses collage.
Signup and view all the answers
Dadaists rejected rationalism and traditional values because they believed these items had led to World War I.
Signup and view all the answers
Protest art is always feminist.
Signup and view all the answers
Distorted forms, unrealistic colors and space, and clashing complements are features of various _______ (blank) movements.
Signup and view all the answers
The ___________ (blank) style was born from society's obsession with mass culture in the 1950s and '60s.
Signup and view all the answers
What goal did neoclassicism pursue using Classical subject matters?
Signup and view all the answers
Romantic artists depicted which of the following to convey the sublime?
Signup and view all the answers
Why could realist art be shocking to the public?
Signup and view all the answers
Some Impressionist works feature a flattening of images due to the influence of:
Signup and view all the answers
Rococo art reflected the lives of the middle class.
Signup and view all the answers
Romantic artists were influenced by a feeling of helplessness in an overwhelming world.
Signup and view all the answers
Pointillism was a method used during the Post-Impressionist period.
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Postmodernism and Art
- Postmodernists reject linear narrative in traditional art history.
- They embrace borrowing from previous works and modifying their appearances.
Neo-Expressionism and Graffiti Art
- Both movements reject nonobjective forms, emphasizing emotional expression.
- Neo-Expressionism conveys emotional content and reflects on troubling historical periods through abstract or representational works.
Media and Globalization in Art
- Postmodern artists utilize a variety of media, including mass culture objects, traditional crafts, and new technologies.
- Globalization enriches the art world by incorporating diverse voices from various genders, races, cultures, and religions.
- Artists can highlight global interconnectedness by addressing global issues through their work.
Deconstructing Art
- Viewers must deconstruct art to uncover and understand its deeper meanings, as art inherently creates meaning.
- The diversity within modern art reflects a defiance of stereotypes.
Expressionism Characteristics
- Emotional expression in art can be conveyed through color and distorted forms.
- Various movements in Expressionism display features like distorted forms, unrealistic colors, and clashing contrasts.
Cubism
- Both Analytic and Synthetic Cubism question reality versus illusion; collage is not a characteristic of Analytic Cubism.
Dada and Surrealism
- Dada promotes absurdity and nonsense; Surrealism delves into the unconscious, with both focusing on the irrational.
- Dadaists oppose rationalism and traditional values, attributing those beliefs to the devastation of World War I.
Social Realism and Pop Art
- Social Realism depicts the struggles of everyday Americans during hard times.
- Pop art emerged from mid-20th-century mass culture fixation, integrating media imagery and commercial techniques.
Conceptual Art
- Conceptual artists create works that may seem uninteresting, prioritizing artistic ideas over the aesthetic value of art objects.
Earthworks and Feminist Art
- Earthworks are often documented via photographs because their locations may be remote.
- Feminist and African American art movements share themes of protesting against discrimination.
Other Art Movements
- Romantic artists sought to convey the sublime through exotic cultures and landscapes, influenced by feelings of helplessness in complex societal contexts.
- Realist art challenges audience expectations regarding subject matter and style, often causing shock.
- Impressionist works were influenced by Japanese prints, leading to a unique flattening of images.
Rococo and Neoclassicism
- Rococo does not reflect middle-class life; it's characterized by opulence.
- Neoclassicism, aimed at developing virtuous citizens, drew from Classical themes and styles.
Artistic Techniques
- Pointillism is a technique from the Post-Impressionist period, showcasing unique color application methods.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Prepare for your College Art Exam with these flashcards focusing on key concepts such as postmodernism and neo-expressionism. Each card provides essential definitions and insights into the diverse media used by contemporary artists. Enhance your understanding of modern art movements with these quick study aids.
