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Which element of contemporary art refers to the creative use of various art mediums combined?
What does the term 'appropriation' in contemporary art primarily involve?
In which type of space is integrative art most commonly found?
What is a key characteristic of performance art within contemporary art?
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Which of the following best describes 'technology' as it relates to contemporary art?
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What is tempera paint?
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Which type of paint is known for being synthetic and versatile?
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The _____ technique involves mixing pigments with plaster.
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Watercolor paint is opaque.
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What is the binder in casein painting?
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What are the three primary components of paint?
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Match the types of paint with their characteristics:
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What is a common use for the fan brush shape?
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The term 'impasto' refers to a technique of applying paint in thick lumps.
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Study Notes
Elements of Contemporary Art
- Integrative Art brings together various art elements to create a unique expression.
- Integrative Art combines different art forms for specific audiences. It can be found in diverse locations, especially urban areas.
- Appropriation involves modifications made by the artist to an existing artwork.
- Hybridity combines multiple art mediums into one artwork.
- Technology showcases the artist's innovative use of technology in their art.
- Performance art is created for direct experience and interaction with the audience.
- Space utilizes space as a significant element in the artwork, often in an intricate way.
Analyzing Artwork
- Still Life at the Cane Chair is an example of a contemporary art piece.
- The artwork depicts a still life scene, likely featuring objects on a table with a cane chair. Understanding the specific objects depicted and their arrangement within the composition will provide deeper insight into the artwork.
- The relevance of the artwork lies in its commentary on everyday life, the use of space, and the artist's unique approach to creating a visual experience.
Painting Beginnings
- Cave paintings used earth-based pigments
- Egyptian artists developed greens and blues on papyrus
- Medieval illuminated manuscripts used parchment and vellum
- Natural hair brushes and tempera paint were used during the Medieval period
- Renaissance artists used fresco before the invention of oil and varnish
- Canvas became a popular painting surface during the Renaissance
- Impressionism (19th century) brought collapsible paint tubes and new colors
- Artists were able to move out of studios and paint "en plein air"
- 20th century painting included smooth, flat colors and collage
Paint Types
- Tempera: Water-based paint with an egg binder, popular before 1400s, colors cannot be mixed, narrow range, fast-drying
- Oil (Oil Pastel): Easily mixed, permanent, used after 1400s, slow-drying, can be used in thin glazes or thick impasto
- Watercolor (Aquarelle): Most common water-based paint, transparent, seldom uses white, light colors applied first, then dark, background to foreground
- Gouache: Opaque, water-based paint with more body than watercolor, similar to tempera and dries slower
- Acrylic: Synthetic paint with plastic binder, developed in the 20th century, versatile, similar to oil but dries faster, not as shiny
- Encaustic: Ancient technique using pigments mixed with wax and ironed to a surface
- Casein: Uses milk protein as a binder, glue-like consistency, too brittle for canvas
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Fresco: Mixing pigments with plaster (walls and ceilings)
- Buon Fresco: Paint is bound into wet plaster
- Fresco Secco: Paint is applied to dry plaster
Paint Breakdown
- Paint is comprised of three materials:
- Pigment
- Binder
- Vehicle (Solvent)
Paint Material
- Pigment: Natural or synthetic colored materials, ground into powder, such as clay, gemstones, minerals, plants, and insects
Binder
- Holds pigments together and adheres paint to surface
- Examples include: Egg yolks, linseed oil, wax
Vehicle (Solvent)
- Thins or thickens paints, speeds up or slows down drying time
- Examples include: Water or oil
Brushes
- Bristles: The hairs of the brush
- Ferrule: The metal part that holds the bristles
- Handle: What you hold onto
- Toe: Tip of the brush
- Belly: The middle part of the brush
- Heel: The end of the brush opposite the toe
Brush Fibers
- Synthetic: Nylon, white synthetic sable
Brush Shapes
- Angular: Precise strokes, lines, curves, fills small spaces and corners
- Bright: Short, controlled strokes, better up close than far away
- Fan: Smoothing, blending, feathering, special effect and textures
- Filbert (Oval): Blending, details and large areas
- Flat: Bold, sweeping strokes, fine lines, lots of coverage, easy maneuverability, impasto and varnishing
- Round: Sketching, outlining, detailed work, filling small areas
- Pointed Round: Fine detailing and lines, delicate areas, spotting and retouching
- Detail Round: Details and short strokes
- Egbert: Soft, rounded edges, blending, figurative work (Oil and acrylic)
Other Supplies
- Palette
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Description
Explore the fundamental concepts of contemporary art, such as integrative art, hybridity, and appropriation. This quiz delves into how these elements manifest in various artworks, including performance art and the innovative use of technology. Gain deeper insights into the analysis of contemporary pieces like 'Still Life at the Cane Chair'.
