Postmodernism Flashcards
Who said this line, “Creativity is contagious, pass it on.”
Albert Einstein
Colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel
Complementary color scheme
A variation of the complementary color scheme and it uses the two colors adjacent to its complement.
Split-Complementary color scheme
Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They usually match well and create serene and comfortable designs.
Analogous color scheme
What are the 20th century art movements?
Impressionism, Expressionism, Abstractionism, Abstract Expressionism, Contemporary Art Forms
2 examples of IMPRESSIONISM.
Impression Sunrise by Clause Monet and Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh
2 examples of EXPRESSIONISM.
Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali and Guernica by Pablo Picasso
2 examples of ABSTRACTIONISM.
Three Musicians by Pablo Picasso and The City by Fernand Leger
2 examples of ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM.
Autumn Rhythm and Abstract Painting by John Pollock
2 examples of CONTEMPORARY ART FORMS
Cordillera Labyrinth by Roberto Villanueva and Go to Room 117 by Sid Gomez Hildawa
What is Impressionism?
It was developed in Paris, France in the late 1860’s and early 1870’s.
From what words did the artwork of Claude Monet was coined that means Impression, Sunrise in English translation.
Impression, soleil levant
To capture what the eye sees at a given moment and the effect of sunlight on the subject.
Impressionism
Distinct characteristics of Impressionism.
Paint fast to capture the impression of the subject, uses pure, intense colors on the canvas and small brushstrokes, dabs of paint and dashes of bright colors that are mixed from hues.
Well-known Impressionists
Claude Monet, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Juan Luna and Fernando Amorsolo
Who is the Filipino counterpart of Claude Monet?
Juan Luna
Who is the Filipino counterpart of Pierre Auguste Renoir?
Fernando Amorsolo
Best known for his landscape paintings and should express the fleeting moments and quality of nature.
Claude Monet
Artworks of Claude Monet.
Bridge Over a Pond of Water Lilies, Water Lilies, The Red Boats, Argenteuil and La Promenade
Born on February 25, 1841 in France and loved to paint lively groups of figures. Early works were snapshots of real life, full of sparking color and light. Broke away from the impressionist movement technique to portraits of actual people and figure paintings.
Pierre Auguste Renoir
Artworks of Pierre Auguste Renoir.
Luncheon of the Boating Party, Dancer, The Girl with a Watering Can and Mlle Irene Cahen d’Anvers.
He painted a portrait of his three-year old son named Andres. He used small and brightly colored dabs on the cheeks, his intent to create a quick impression of a fleeting moment and the appearance of painting outdoors.
Juan Luna
Who is considered as the first Filipino National Artist.
Fernando Amorsolo
Artwork of Fernando Amorsolo.
Market Scene
Use of geometric approach, fragmenting objects and distorting people’s faces and body parts and applying color that were not necessarily realistic or natural.
Post-Impressionism
What post-impressionist aimed to achieve?
More form and structure and more emotion and expression into their works.
An important persona in the Impressionism and Cubism. Was born on January 19, 1839 in France to a wealthy family.
Paul Cezanne
Artworks of Paul Cezanne.
The Basket of Apples and Still Life with Compotier.
Who is the artist that have artworks that were remarkable for their strong, heavy brush strokes, intense emotions and colors, almost pulsate with energy?
Vincent Van Gogh
Artworks of Vincent Van Gogh.
Starry Night and Still Life: Vase with 12 Sunflowers
Distinct characteristics of post-impressionism.
Uses synthetism, move away from direct observation into the realm of imagination and devise the Pointillism technique.