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What was the primary focus of Hertz in modern art?
What was the primary focus of Hertz in modern art?
Ozenfant believed that individual expression was unimportant in modern art practices.
Ozenfant believed that individual expression was unimportant in modern art practices.
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What is the significance of the Realist Manifesto in art history?
What is the significance of the Realist Manifesto in art history?
It outlines the principles of the Realism movement and challenges traditional artistic practices.
Gustave Courbet was a leading figure in the __________ movement.
Gustave Courbet was a leading figure in the __________ movement.
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Match the artist with their contribution to modern art:
Match the artist with their contribution to modern art:
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What did Winckelmann believe was central to true beauty and artistic merit?
What did Winckelmann believe was central to true beauty and artistic merit?
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How did Courbet challenge traditional art education?
How did Courbet challenge traditional art education?
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Winckelmann praised the Baroque style for its restraint and subtlety.
Winckelmann praised the Baroque style for its restraint and subtlety.
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The Realist movement aimed to portray contemporary life truthfully.
The Realist movement aimed to portray contemporary life truthfully.
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Name one characteristic that defines classicism according to Winckelmann.
Name one characteristic that defines classicism according to Winckelmann.
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What was Courbet's artistic philosophy primarily concerned with?
What was Courbet's artistic philosophy primarily concerned with?
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According to Ozenfant, the _______ impulse is essential for understanding the evolution of modern art.
According to Ozenfant, the _______ impulse is essential for understanding the evolution of modern art.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following art movements emerged during the period of modern art?
Which of the following art movements emerged during the period of modern art?
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List one influence Winckelmann had on future artists.
List one influence Winckelmann had on future artists.
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The emergence of photography played no significant role in modern art.
The emergence of photography played no significant role in modern art.
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What did Courbet reject regarding the teaching of art?
What did Courbet reject regarding the teaching of art?
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Courbet emphasized the idealization of subjects in his artwork.
Courbet emphasized the idealization of subjects in his artwork.
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Who was a significant influencer of modern art and a supporter of Gustave Courbet?
Who was a significant influencer of modern art and a supporter of Gustave Courbet?
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Baudelaire believed that artists should capture the complexity of the modern _____ , including both beauty and unsettling aspects.
Baudelaire believed that artists should capture the complexity of the modern _____ , including both beauty and unsettling aspects.
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What is an idea that Courbet's Manifesto challenges?
What is an idea that Courbet's Manifesto challenges?
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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Baudelaire wrote 'The Painter of Modern _____ ' in 1863.
Baudelaire wrote 'The Painter of Modern _____ ' in 1863.
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Courbet proposed a shift towards rigid art academies.
Courbet proposed a shift towards rigid art academies.
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What did Baudelaire suggest about beauty?
What did Baudelaire suggest about beauty?
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Art should focus on traditional notions of beauty and standards.
Art should focus on traditional notions of beauty and standards.
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What combination leads to powerful artistic expression?
What combination leads to powerful artistic expression?
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A _____ embodies luxury and prioritizes looking stylish and unique.
A _____ embodies luxury and prioritizes looking stylish and unique.
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Which of the following best captures the essence of modern art?
Which of the following best captures the essence of modern art?
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Dandyism is becoming more prominent in modern society due to the rise of equality.
Dandyism is becoming more prominent in modern society due to the rise of equality.
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What do artists need to avoid when creating modern art?
What do artists need to avoid when creating modern art?
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What aspect distinguishes Kiukok's work from that of Picasso?
What aspect distinguishes Kiukok's work from that of Picasso?
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Kiukok's figures are typically depicted in a realistic manner without distortion.
Kiukok's figures are typically depicted in a realistic manner without distortion.
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What social issues are often critiqued in Kiukok's paintings?
What social issues are often critiqued in Kiukok's paintings?
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What concept is essential for artistic growth according to the content?
What concept is essential for artistic growth according to the content?
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Ang Kiukok's style was influenced solely by Filipino artists.
Ang Kiukok's style was influenced solely by Filipino artists.
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Ang Kiukok's painting 'Crucifixion' reflects the political turmoil of the Philippines under the ______ regime.
Ang Kiukok's painting 'Crucifixion' reflects the political turmoil of the Philippines under the ______ regime.
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What shift in style did Ang Kiukok experience after encountering Picasso's Guernica?
What shift in style did Ang Kiukok experience after encountering Picasso's Guernica?
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Match the following terms associated with Ang Kiukok's work to their descriptions:
Match the following terms associated with Ang Kiukok's work to their descriptions:
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Ang Kiukok was born in Davao City, Philippines to _____ immigrant parents.
Ang Kiukok was born in Davao City, Philippines to _____ immigrant parents.
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Which characteristic best describes the language and form promoted by Symbolism?
Which characteristic best describes the language and form promoted by Symbolism?
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Match the following descriptions with the correct themes related to Ang Kiukok's art:
Match the following descriptions with the correct themes related to Ang Kiukok's art:
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Symbolism embraced rigid rules and conventions in artistic expression.
Symbolism embraced rigid rules and conventions in artistic expression.
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Which major artistic movement influenced Ang Kiukok's style during his career?
Which major artistic movement influenced Ang Kiukok's style during his career?
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Study Notes
Foundations and Evolution of Modern Art
- Art history shifted from description to analysis in the 18th century.
- Johann Joachim Winckelmann, an 18th-century German writer and historian, is considered the father of modern art history.
- His work, "The History of Ancient Art", was innovative.
- He focused on understanding the cultural and historical factors influencing art, rather than simply listing artists chronologically.
- Winckelmann argued that art reflects the civilization that created it.
- 18th-century art historians moved beyond simply describing artwork and its background.
- They started analyzing the reasons behind changes in art, considering social, political, and cultural influences.
Shift from Description to Analysis in Art History
- 18th-century art historians moved beyond simply describing artwork and its background.
- They began to analyze the reasons behind changes in art, including social, political, and cultural influences.
- They explored how these factors shaped artistic trends.
Johann Joachim Winckelmann: The Father of Modern Art History
- Johann Joachim Winckelmann, an 18th-century German writer and historian, is considered the father of modern art history.
- He was innovative because of his book "The History of Ancient Art".
- Unlike earlier art historians who focused on lists of artists and their works, Winckelmann examined the cultural and historical influences that shaped art, which significantly impacted art history.
Overview of Modern Art
- Modern art spanned the mid-1800s to 1950s.
- Key characteristics included a break from traditional art academies, the emergence of photography, industrialization, and modern warfare.
- These factors contributed to significant shifts in artistic practice and analysis.
Amédée Ozenfant and the "Revolutionary Impulse" in Modern Art
- Ozenfant examined the forces driving modern art.
- He highlighted the "revolutionary impulse" driving innovation in art.
- Ozenfant argued that individual freedom and the rejection of tradition are essential to understanding modern art's evolution.
- He used a "balance sheet approach" to analyze various art forms and their broader societal context.
- He connected art with cultural shifts and developments in science and philosophy.
Richard Hertz and the Axioms of Modernism
- Two axioms of modernism are presented: undecidability and reducibility.
- The undecidability axiom suggests a blurred line between art and non-art.
- The reducibility axiom highlights the importance of theory and ideas within modern art, as emphasized by the importance of both art theory and art production.
Early Modern Art: Gustave Courbet and the Realist Manifesto
- Gustave Courbet was a key figure in the Realism movement in the 19th century.
- He emphasized authenticity by depicting the world as he saw it, rejecting idealized representations common in Romanticism and academic art.
- The Realist Manifesto rejects traditional practices and calls for representing reality truthfully.
Charles Baudelaire: The Painter of Modern Life
- Baudelaire was a French artist critic, translator, poet, and essayist, important for influencing modern art and literature.
- He presented a critique of classical ideas.
- He supported artists like Courbet.
- He advocated for modern art focusing on the complexities of modern life, rather than idealized themes from the past.
The Painter of Modern Life
- This work advocates for modern, ever-changing art that reflects the rapidly changing nature of modern life.
- It emphasizes finding beauty in the everyday world.
- It rejects traditional standards of art in favor of authenticity.
Impressionism and Cubism
- Impressionism, a late 19th-century movement, focused on the depiction of contemporary life, accurately representing light and color effects.
- Painters used lighter and brighter colors, and lacked clear outlines in their works.
- Cubism, a 20th-century movement, experimented with multiple perspectives, geometric shapes, and fragmented forms.
- Authors Jean Metzinger and Albert Gleizes authored "Du Cubisme", an influential text about Cubism.
Post-Impressionism
- Post-Impressionism emerged in France.
- Artists moved from Impressionism, but still utilized principles of color and light, but extended the concepts to encompass different perspectives within their works.
Van Gogh and Cézanne's Styles
- Van Gogh's work emphasized thick impasto and expressionist manner, with distinct features.
- Cézanne emphasized light, brushwork, and rhythmic, parallel strokes, using still lives and landscapes for inspiration.
Cubism
- Du Cubisme (1912) by Jean Metzinger and Albert Gleizes outlined the principles of Cubism, focusing on diverse viewpoints and forms within their artworks.
- Cézanne is considered a precursor to Cubism, influencing its focus on form and perspective.
- Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907) is widely recognized as the first major Cubist work.
- Du Cubisme (1912) marked a key moment in Cubism's development.
Symbolism
- Symbolism was a reaction against Romanticism and Naturalism.
- It emphasized subjectivity in expressing ideas through symbols, rather than direct representation.
- Jean Moreas was a prominent figure in the movement.
Ang Kiukok: Fusion of Western Modernism and Filipino Sensibilities
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Ang Kiukok, a Filipino artist with Chinese heritage, fused Western modernism with Filipino cultural elements.
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He was influenced by Filipino modernists, Picasso and others.
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His work often included themes of suffering, struggle, and social commentary.
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His distinctive style incorporated fragmentation, perspective, distortion, and color.
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He utilized Western modernism styles, while depicting Filipino, social, and cultural elements in his work.
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Test your knowledge on the key thinkers and movements in modern art. This quiz covers influential figures like Courbet, Ozenfant, and Winckelmann, and delves into the significance of the Realist Manifesto. Explore the characteristics and philosophies that shaped the evolution of modern art practices.
