Chapter 22 Flashcards
The term postmodern was first used in reference to a certain style in
Architecture.
Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty is an example of
land art.
The term New York School refers to a postwar art movement that
was a convenient way to lump together the Abstract Expressionists.
One of the names most closely associated with Performance art is ___________, who is known for the multimedia work Stories from the Nerve Bible.
Laurie Anderson
Minimalism, a trend that coexisted with Pop, emphasized a continuation of the exploration of nonrepresentation and the idea that a painting or sculpture is primarily
a physical object.
Photorealism refers to
a movement in painting that explores the way a camera “sees.”
Jasper Johns chose familiar images for his subject matter so that he could then concentrate on all of the following EXCEPT
the psychological use of color.
A new art form known as “installation”
creates an environment for the viewer to enter and experience.
The term action painting refers to the fact that this new type of painting
traced the actions of the painter.
The Guerrilla Girls use posters and on-site appearances to
bring attention to gender inequalities in the art world.
