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What is a key characteristic of Impressionism?
Which artist is NOT associated with Impressionism?
What technique is commonly associated with Expressionism?
Which period is primarily defined by artworks created from the 1870s to the 1970s?
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What defining feature is associated with Cubism?
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Which artist is associated with the development of Expressionism?
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What innovation played a significant role in the rise of Modernism?
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Which art movement emphasizes the artist's personal feelings about the subject?
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Study Notes
Modern Art Overview
- Modern art encompasses artworks created from the 1870s to the 1970s.
- Characterized by a shift away from traditional and classical styles in painting.
- Notable techniques introduced include chromolithography (a multicolor printmaking method) and pointillism.
Factors Leading to Modernism
- Industrial Revolution played a crucial role in changing societal dynamics.
- Invention of photography challenged traditional representation in art.
- Increased publications contributed to broader access to artistic movements and ideas.
Impressionism (1867-1886)
- Term "Impressionism" coined by art critic Louis Leroy after viewing Claude Monet's painting "Impression, Soleil Levant."
- Defined by small, thin, and visible brush strokes.
- Emphasized accurate depiction of light and its changing qualities.
- Artists used pure colors applied directly to canvas instead of mixing on palettes.
- Notable Impressionist artists include:
- Edouard Manet (1832-1883)
- Edgard Degas (1834-1917)
- Claude Monet (1840-1926)
- Paul Cézanne (1839-1906)
- Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890)
Expressionism (1905-1920)
- Characterized by thick applications of paint (impasto).
- Features bold, strong, and often unnatural colors.
- Focuses on the artist's personal feelings about the subjects, rather than mere representation.
- Pioneering Expressionists include:
- Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890)
- Paul Gauguin (1848-1903)
- Edvard Munch (1863-1944)
Cubism (1907-1922)
- Developed by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) and French artist Georges Braque (1882-1963).
- Cubism showcases objects from multiple viewpoints and times simultaneously.
- Subjects are deconstructed into geometric planes that overlap, creating a fragmented appearance.
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Description
Explore the key concepts of Modern Art in this quiz on Lesson 2, which covers the period from the 1870s to the 1970s. Learn about movements like Impressionism and the impact of new techniques such as chromolithography and pointillism. This lesson also discusses the factors that contributed to the rise of Modernism, including the Industrial Revolution.
