New Media Flashcards
What were more women becoming aware of in the late 1970’s
Issues surrounding discrimination agaisnt women
What was done to protest against the discrimination of women
Frequent protest marches to improve work conditions, to create equal opportunities and to deal with sexism, reproductive freedom, rape and domestic violence
What were some signs of revolutionary action
Long hair, short skirts, flower power, reference to love peace
What did conceptual art grow out of
The social unrest and political upheaval of the 1960’s and 1970’s
How was art seen during this time
As a way to challenge socio-political issues as well as revolutionising the fundamental structure of art.
How did the cubists influence new media
Variety of viewpoints and awareness and emphasis on the experience of the viewer. Led to installation art
how did dada influence new media
Ready-made and assemblage. Unimportance of artist. Final product not aesthetically pleasing. Role of spectator in artwork. Viewers challenged to question meaning and function of gallery/ museum/ exhibition space for the art.
How did surrealists influence new media art
Installation of paintings, drawings and sculptures intended to be experienced as a whole
How did futurists influence new media art
They wanted to disrupt the complacent public through their performances
How did the Cabaret Voltaire influence new media
It laid the foundation for revolutionary art
How did El Lissitzky influence new media
He used his allocated gallery space as part of his artwork he encouraged the movement of the viewer with the places he put things. Encouraged the new idea of experiencing 3d space on a 2D surface
How did minimalism influence new media
They focused on the planning of the artwork, simplistic medium, composition, shape, form and colour and the use of industrial materials. Led to further disregard for the creation of art (installation, performance, body, video, digital). Also acknowledgment of what visual experience between sculptural geometric shapes and the environment of the gallery led to theatrical experience of space and shapes
What happened with the invention of the camera
Changes up representation, communication and the audience occurred. Artists started to use its potential for experimentation in the creation of visual art.
What did dada do with the invention of the camera
Many rejected it because it appealed to the masses, but some used it as a visual disruption
What did the surrealists do with the invention of the camera
They recognised the potential of cinema as a medium to explore in their quest to expand the possibilities of visual expression. They sued juxtaposition of unusual images, the rejection of reality and the frequent use of shocking imagery in their films
