Visual Art Flashcards
With whom did Baroque art begin?
Baroque art started with the Catholic Church. The church wanted its religious paintings to become more emotional and dramatic.
Provide examples of what was in Baroque art.
In Baroque art, angels flew, people fought and clouds cowered in fear.
Describe the type of art during Baroque.
The art of that time became very dramatic, full of life and movement, and emotional.
Describe Baroque sculptures.
Baroque sculptures were often made of rich material such as colourful marble, bronze or even gilded with gold.
What is the period between he Renaissance and Baroque periods called?
Mannerism.
Where does the word “Baroque” come from?
The word “Baroque” comes from a similar word in Spanish, Portuguese and French that means “rough pearl”.
Provide a definition for the term “Abstract Art”
Abstract art has no subject. It is just lines, shapes and colours.
What is the main characteristic of abstract art?
Abstract art has no recognisable subject.
How did abstract artists create their works?
Artists had theories on the emotions that were caused by certain colours and shapes. Other abstract artists painted with emotion and randomness hoping to capture their emotion and subconscious thoughts on the canvas.
Give 3 examples of people who made abstract art.
Mark Rothko
Jackson Pollock
Wassily Kandinsky
What was Jackson Pollock known for?
Pollock was known for action painting.
What do people think of Kandinsky?
Kandinsky is considered the father of abstract painting.
What is Pop art?
Pop art is made from commercial items and cultural icons such as labels, advertisements and movie stars.
What are the characteristics of Pop art?
Pop art uses images and icons that are popular in the modern world. Celebrities like movie stars and rock stars, commercial items like soup cans and soft drinks, and comic books are popular in the commercial world.
How do artists use images and icons to create pop art?
By repeating them over and over again,changing the colour or texture of the item, and putting different items together to create a picture.
