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What materials did Hesse use to create Repetition Nineteen III?
What materials did Hesse use to create Repetition Nineteen III?
- Fiberglass and resin (correct)
- Steel and aluminum
- Wood and plastic
- Clay and glass
What led Hesse to stop painting and focus on sculptural works?
What led Hesse to stop painting and focus on sculptural works?
- Desire to create forms interpreted as almost human parts
- Absurd blurring of the line between paintings and sculptures (correct)
- Use of repetitive forms like the Minimalists
- Anxiety stemming from a painful childhood
What did Hesse use to make the image Not Yet?
What did Hesse use to make the image Not Yet?
- Wood and fabric
- Fiberglass and resin
- Cotton netting and plastic drop cloths (correct)
- Steel and aluminum
What did Hesse use to hang irregularly in her conceptual drawing of the work?
What did Hesse use to hang irregularly in her conceptual drawing of the work?
"Life doesn't last; art doesn't last. It doesn't matter." reflects Hesse's attitude towards what aspect of her work?
"Life doesn't last; art doesn't last. It doesn't matter." reflects Hesse's attitude towards what aspect of her work?
What was one of the key characteristics of Minimalism art?
What was one of the key characteristics of Minimalism art?
How did Minimalist artists change the concept of sculptures and painting?
How did Minimalist artists change the concept of sculptures and painting?
What type of materials did Minimalist artists often use in their work?
What type of materials did Minimalist artists often use in their work?
What was a significant aspect of Minimalist sculptures?
What was a significant aspect of Minimalist sculptures?
How did industrial materials impact Minimalist artwork?
How did industrial materials impact Minimalist artwork?
Which artist was a pioneer of Minimalist art and moved away from traditional forms?
Which artist was a pioneer of Minimalist art and moved away from traditional forms?
What materials did Donald Judd prefer for his art?
What materials did Donald Judd prefer for his art?
What type of sculptures did Eva Hesse create?
What type of sculptures did Eva Hesse create?
What unusual method did Eva Hesse use to create her art?
What unusual method did Eva Hesse use to create her art?
What were some characteristics of Hesse's sculptures?
What were some characteristics of Hesse's sculptures?
Study Notes
- Sculptures shifted from being displayed on platforms to directly on the floor.
- Minimalist painters employed geometric shapes and lines to define space.
- Some artists worked with light, using fluorescent tubes to create color patterns.
- Donald Judd was a pioneer of Minimalist art, moving away from traditional forms.
- Judd's preferred materials were concrete, wood, metal, and Plexiglass.
- He created a series of progressions in art, including boxes, stacks, and rectangles.
- In 1968, Judd turned a New York building into a studio and residence.
- He created permanent installations instead of temporary gallery exhibitions.
- Judd employed the shape of a box due to its neutrality and non-representation.
- He created fifteen concrete box installations from 1980-1984, each unit 2.5 x 2.5 x 5 meters.
- Eva Hesse achieved success as an artist despite a difficult upbringing.
- She worked with three-dimensional materials like latex and fiberglass.
- Her sculptures were abstract but often had references to bodies or contradictory illusions.
- Hesse used an unusual method of rubberizing fabric to create her art.
- Her sculptures were composed of twisted, arching lines made from knotted ropes and hardened latex.
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Test your knowledge of the Minimalism art movement that emerged during the 1960s, characterized by the use of primary colors, sleek geometric forms, and industrial materials. Learn about the young artists who challenged traditional boundaries and changed the concept of sculptures and painting.
