Claes Oldenburg - Soft Bathtub (Model) - Ghost Version (1966) Flashcards
1
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Oldenburg’s birthplace and birthdate
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Stockholm, Sweden (moved to America), 1929
2
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What art movements is Oldenburg linked to?
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Mainly pop art.
3
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What are Oldenburg’s contributions to pop art?
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He pioneered sculpture in the movement.
4
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What is Oldenburg best known for?
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His “soft sculptures”
5
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What does Oldenburg’s work mainly consist of?
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Sculptures done in malleable, soft materials of enlarged consumer goods like food
6
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What is Oldenburg’s “Soft Bathtub” made of?
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Acrylic and pencil on foam-filled/stuffed canvas with wood cord and plaster.
7
Q
How is Oldenburg different from Warhol and Lichtenstein?
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His work is more humorous and absurd. He has a marked Surrealist influence.
