CONTEMPORARY ART MOVEMENTS

Contemporary Art Definition Action Painting Color-field Painting Art produced at the present period in time; includes, and develops from, Postmodern art, which is itself a successor to Modern art. Abstract Expressionism Action Painting Color-field Painting Optical Art Popular Art Minimalism Performance Art Earth Art Photorealism Neo-expressionism Conceptual Art Post-Modernism

The History of Contemporary Art Pre-1945 Emphasis on imitationalism; realism Documentation of events, historical figures, or religion Paris = center of art world Post-1945 Emphasis on formalism; color and geometry Revolt against previous movements NYC = new center of art world Europe in disarray after WW2 Rise of Fascism in Europe brought artists to the US

Abstract Expressionism Mid 40s – 50s: 1st new style to arrive Emphasizes abstract elements of art instead of recognizable subjects; Stresses feelings and emotions Major Artists: Hans Hofmann, Jackson Pollock, Josef Albers, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning

Abstract Expressionism Action Painting Emphasized the spontaneous, physical act of painting (dripping, splattering, pouring, etc.) Major Artists: Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning Color Field Painting Color for the pure sense of color Has a calmer, almost spiritual quality Major Artists: Mark Rothko and Helen Frankenthaler Shimmering Substance (1946), by Jackson Pollock No. 61 (Rust and Blue) (1953), by Mark Rothko

Optical Art Mid 50s – 70s Uses scientific knowledge of vision to create optical illusions of movement, relying on the careful manipulation of the elements and principles of design Major Artists: Bridget Riley, Victor Vasarely, MC Escher Movement in Squares (1961), by Bridget Riley

Pop Art Late 50s – 60s Artists portrayed images in pop culture and mass media. Began in Great Britain and spread to the US as a reaction against Abstract Expressionism; it’s playful and iconic, not psychological and spiritual. Major Artists: Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, and Claus Oldenburg Campbell’s Soup I (1968), by Andy Warhol

Minimalism Late 60s – Present Artists sought absolute simplicity, using a minimum of art elements: shape or color. Hard-edge paintings: emphasis is on crisp, precise edges Major Artists: Frank Stella, Donald Judd, Ronald Bladen, and Dan Flavin Harran II (1967), by Frank Stella Untitled (1967), by Lorser Feitelson

COLOR SCHEMES & PSYCHOLOGY

History of Color in Art Baroque Period (17th century) Review- Quiz 3 History of Color in Art Baroque Period (17th century) Natural color palette with few bright colors, other than red and gold Impressionism (19th century) Brighter more vivid colors used to capture emotion Post-Modernism (20th century) Contemporary artists push the limits of color use http://sirl.stanford.edu/~bob/teaching/pdf/arth202/Bomford_ColourArtScience_sm.pdf http://www.realcolorwheel.com/1artists.htm Art Major II

Color Scheme: Monochromatic Review- Quiz 3 Color Scheme: Monochromatic One hue with its tints, shades, and tones Example- Blue with tints, shades, and tones http://www.tigercolor.com/color-lab/color-theory/color-harmonies.htm Art Major II

Color Scheme: Analogous Colors next to one- another on the color wheel (usually either warm or cool colors) Example: Red, red-orange, orange, yellow-orange

Color Scheme: Complementary Opposites on the Color Wheel Examples: Red & Green Red-Orange & Blue- Green Create contrast when placed in a composition next to one another

Color Scheme: Triadic Formed by three equally spaced colors on the wheel Example: Red-orange, yellow- green, blue-violet

Color Scheme: Split-Complementary Uses a base color, and the two colors adjacent to its complement Example: Red-orange, green, blue

Review- Quiz 3 Color Scheme: Neutral Black, white, shades of gray, and sometimes brown Brown can be created by mixing two complimentary colors Can be considered earthy http://www.tigercolor.com/color-lab/color-theory/color-harmonies.htm Art Major II

Color Psychology Definition: Review- Quiz 3 Color Psychology Definition: Scientific study of how color effects one’s mood http://sirl.stanford.edu/~bob/teaching/pdf/arth202/Bomford_ColourArtScience_sm.pdf http://www.realcolorwheel.com/1artists.htm Warm Colors: Appear inviting Cool Colors: Appear to recede Art Major II

Color Psychology RED ORANGE

Color Psychology YELLOW GREEN

Color Psychology BLUE VIOLET

Color Psychology: NEUTRALS Review- Quiz 3 Color Psychology: NEUTRALS WHITE Clean, innocent, pure, holy BLACK Darkness, death, mourning, despair, questionable character GRAY Neutral, unnoticed, somber, practical BROWN Earthy, dirty, crude http://www.tigercolor.com/color-lab/color-theory/color-harmonies.htm Art Major II

COLOR MEDIA

Color Medium- Acrylic Paint Painting Concepts Color Medium- Acrylic Paint What is it? Fast-drying paint containing pigment suspension in acrylic polymer emulsion. Water soluble, but become water-resistant when dry. Wide range of viscosities (thick, medium, thin body) Can resemble other types of paint, or have its own characteristics http://www.art-mine.com/for-sale/paintings-submedium-acrylic/history-of-acrylic-painting

Color Medium- Acrylic Paint Painting Concepts Color Medium- Acrylic Paint Acrylic Surfaces Canvas is the best to use Avoid surfaces with oil or wax (paints won’t adhere); avoid surfaces that may warp due to the moisture Gel Media Used to broaden the technical capabilities and results of acrylic paints. Can alter consistency/thickness, reduce gloss, adhere things to the canvas, etc. http://www.art-mine.com/for-sale/paintings-submedium-acrylic/history-of-acrylic-painting

Color Medium- Colored Pencils Painting Concepts Color Medium- Colored Pencils What is it? Tubes of wood with an inner core of clay. Instead of graphite, a dye coloring agent is used. Used to create detailed drawings that require precision; good for fine detail, implied texture, linear perspective, etc. http://www.art-mine.com/for-sale/paintings-submedium-acrylic/history-of-acrylic-painting

Color Medium- Colored Pencils Painting Concepts Color Medium- Colored Pencils Techniques Layering- creating depth and new colors by applying undertones first Burnishing- applying heavy layers of pencil until the tooth of the paper is completely filled in and the colors look blended together (use colorless wax blender or white) http://www.art-mine.com/for-sale/paintings-submedium-acrylic/history-of-acrylic-painting

FIGURE DRAWING

Figure Proportions The height of an adult is approx. 7.5 heads high Review- Quiz 3 Figure Proportions The height of an adult is approx. 7.5 heads high Mass is represented with: Trapezoids in front views: Ovals in side or ¾ views: Art Major II

Figure Drawing Techniques Review- Quiz 3 Figure Drawing Techniques Spine-Mannequin Technique Helps the artist maintain accurate scale and proportion by plotting points and adding form Gesture Drawing Using quick motions to capture the essence of the figure’s pose Art Major II