MAPEH G10Q3SUM Flashcards
What is Impressionism?
Impressionism is an art style developed in the last quarter of the 19th century, where artists capture fleeting moments and changing light using small touches of color, often painted outdoors.
What are the main characteristics of Impressionism?
Impressionism features small, thin brush strokes, open compositions, freely brushed colors, high contrast, and focuses on everyday subjects like landscapes, cafes, and household objects.
Who was Claude Monet?
Claude Monet (1840–1926) was the founder of the Impressionist movement, best known for his landscape paintings, such as “Impression: Sunrise” and “Water Lilies.”
What are some famous works by Claude Monet?
Famous works by Claude Monet include “Impression: Sunrise,” “Rouen Cathedral,” and “Water Lilies/Bridge Over a Pond of Water Lilies.”
What is the significance of Monet’s painting “Water Lilies”?
Water Lilies” reflects the Impressionist interest in nature and Japanese culture, focusing on the play of light on the pond’s surface.
Who was Edouard Manet?
Edouard Manet (1832–1883) was a pivotal artist in the transition from realism to Impressionism, known for depicting modern-life subjects like bullfights and cafes.
What are some famous works by Edouard Manet?
Famous works by Edouard Manet include “Argenteuil,” “Café Concert,” and “Bar at the Folies-Bergère.”
What is Expressionism?
Expressionism is an art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, focusing on distorted images to express emotional experiences rather than physical reality.
What are the main characteristics of Expressionism?
Expressionism emphasizes emotional intensity, distorted and twisted imagery, and is focused on inner feelings rather than realistic depictions.
Who was Edvard Munch?
Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter best known for his iconic work “The Scream,” which represents emotional anguish and the artist’s personal struggles.
What is the meaning behind “The Scream”?
“The Scream” symbolizes Edvard Munch’s emotional turmoil, reflecting his personal struggles with mental illness and despair.
Who was Vincent van Gogh?
Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter known for his emotional use of color and expressive brushstrokes.
What are some famous works by Vincent van Gogh?
Famous works by Vincent van Gogh include “The Potato Eaters,” “Wheatfield with Crows,” and “Starry Night.”
What does “Starry Night” symbolize?
“Starry Night” symbolizes Van Gogh’s emotional state, reflecting his mental struggles and connection to nature.
What is Cubism?
Cubism is an art movement that breaks objects into geometric shapes, presenting multiple perspectives simultaneously.
Who is considered the father of Cubism?
Pablo Picasso is considered the father of Cubism, known for developing the movement with his co-founder Georges Braque.
What is “Facet Cubism”?
Facet Cubism is a style developed by Picasso and Braque, where forms are fragmented into different planes or “facets,” and linear perspective is discarded.
What is Assemblage sculpture in Cubism?
Assemblage sculpture is the use of found objects combined to create three-dimensional art, as seen in Picasso’s works like “Guitar” and “The Jester.”
What is Dadaism?
Dadaism is an art movement formed during WWI, known for its satirical, nonsensical approach, and its challenge to social norms and traditional art.
Who was Marcel Duchamp?
Marcel Duchamp was a French artist associated with Dadaism, known for his “readymade” art, such as the porcelain urinal “Fountain” (1917).
What is a “readymade” in art?
A “readymade” is an everyday object transformed into art by the artist, often modified or presented in an unconventional way.
What does “LHOOQ” represent?
“LHOOQ” is a work by Duchamp, where he added a mustache and beard to the Mona Lisa, challenging conventional views of art.
