(Extremely Abstract Art) Nonobjective Art (Extremely Abstract Art) Definition of Abstract Art- art that does not attempt to represent external, recognizable reality but seeks to achieve its effect using the elements of art.

What is Nonobjective Art? Nonobjective art is extremely abstract art characterized by its lack of identifiable subject matter. Since you cannot recognize anything in the painting, it relies on the elements of art, which are line, shape, space, form, color, texture, and value, to convey an emotion.

Opposite of Nonobjective Art The opposite of Nonobjective Art is realistic art. Realistic art is defined as the representation of subjects exactly as they are supposed to exist. Realistic art is used to represent human beings, animals, buildings and anything that is thought to exist.

Review of the Elements of Art d b e c f

Turn to your partner Discuss: What does this presentation have to do with our quote project? (connection to prior learning)

Three Types of Art Realistic – represents reality like a photograph. Abstract- Might be able to tell what it is but you are not certain. Nonobjective – Cannot tell what it is. No identifiable subject matter.

Examples Realistic Abstract Nonobjective

Is it…….. Realistic? Abstract? or Nonobjective? Game Is it…….. Realistic? Abstract? or Nonobjective?

Realistic? Abstract? Nonobjective?

Realistic? Abstract? Nonobjective?

Written Response Pick one of the paintings that you saw in this presentation. Tell us why it is considered abstract, nonobjective, or realistic. Please make sure that you include the reason why you think it fits into this category.

Summary We learned about an art history movement called Nonobjective art today. It relies heavily on the use of the elements of art. We are illustrating these elements on our quote project. We also learned about realistic and abstract art.

Key Artists in the Nonobjective Art Movement Vassily-Kandinsky Russia Rudolf Bauer Germany