Art - Genres Flashcards
what is meant by the ‘style’ of the picture?
the category or genra it belongs to.
e.g. top 20 art styles
Abstract
Futurism
Expressionism
Impressionism
Art Noveau
Avant-garde
Baroque
Classicism
Conceptual Art
Constructivism
Cubism
Dada / Dadaism
Installation Art
Land Art / Earth Art
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Abstract -
This is an image that does not conform to any existing form. it does not look real.
Sonia Delaunay
Prismes Electrique
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Futuristic
This style looks into the future often using hyper-realistic versions of technology e.g cars, planes, spacecraft
Turner Spaceship by Chris Foss
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expressionism
- modern art that is often distorted for emotional effect. it tries to express emotional experience rather than physical reality.
The Scream by Edvard Munch
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clasical e.g. renaissance, baroque and neoclassicism
Often ancient Greek or Roman subjects showing elegance, harmony and proportion to represent the percieved ideal form.
The Death of Socrates by Jaques-Louis David
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Baroque a form of classical art
used contrast, movement, detail, deep colour, grandeur, and surprise to achieve a sense of awe
The Nightwatch by Rembrant
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dadaism -
A modern form of avant-guarde art that presents a unique way of thinking about something
Marcel Duchamp
Fountain
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Avant-garde
Often unique and pushing the boundaries of acceptability. Ahead of its time
includes: Dadaism, Futurism, Cubism, Constructivism, Suprematism (Russian),
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Impressionism -
fine visisble brush strokes, emphasis on light
sense of movement, everyday objects from 19th century
Claude Monet
The Gare Saint-Lazare
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Cubism
Objects are analysed, broken up and reassembled in an abstract form, from a number of different angles.
Pitcher with Violin by Georges Braque
