College Art Exam 2 Flashcards
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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)

  • Traditional craft media (correct)
  • Only paint and canvas
  • Objects from mass culture (correct)
  • New technologies (correct)
  • How has globalization enriched the art world?

    <p>By including artists of different genders, races, cultures, and religions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can artists represent the connectedness of our global world?

    <p>Giving a voice to global issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Postmodern artists believe it is okay to borrow someone else's work.

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

    Globalization in art often means showing how our world is connected.

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

    As viewers, we need to ________ (blank) - uncover and demystify - the meaning of art.

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

    ____________ (blank) is a style that conveys emotional content and features abstract or representational works.

    <p>Neo-Expressionism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Postmodern artists question whether any art is truly original, and they ________ (blank) or modify prior artworks or objects.

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

    The diversity of the modern art world is reflected in the fact that many artists defy ___________ (blank).

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

    One of the ways Expressionist artists conveyed emotion was through color, and another was through:

    <p>Distorted form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Both phases of Cubism featured the following characteristic:

    <p>Calling into question what is real and what is an illusion</p> 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:

    <p>The irrational</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the goal of De Stijl?

    <p>Fostering a peaceful world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Social Realism was a representational style that documented what?

    <p>Hard times faced by everyday Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were pop artists interested in? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Imitating media images</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do conceptual artists frequently produce deliberately uninteresting works?

    <p>Art objects aren't as important as artistic ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do we often see earthworks in documenting photographs?

    <p>They are in remote locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A common theme of feminist and African American art was protesting:

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

    Analytic Cubism sometimes uses collage.

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

    Dadaists rejected rationalism and traditional values because they believed these items had led to World War I.

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

    Protest art is always feminist.

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

    Distorted forms, unrealistic colors and space, and clashing complements are features of various _______ (blank) movements.

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

    The ___________ (blank) style was born from society's obsession with mass culture in the 1950s and '60s.

    <p>Pop art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What goal did neoclassicism pursue using Classical subject matters?

    <p>Developing virtuous citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Romantic artists depicted which of the following to convey the sublime?

    <p>Exotic cultures, landscapes, and current events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why could realist art be shocking to the public?

    <p>It subverted audience expectations for subject matter, size, and style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Some Impressionist works feature a flattening of images due to the influence of:

    <p>Japanese prints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rococo art reflected the lives of the middle class.

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

    Romantic artists were influenced by a feeling of helplessness in an overwhelming world.

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

    Pointillism was a method used during the Post-Impressionist period.

    <p>True</p> 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.

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