Art Movements of the 20th Century Impressionism Expressionism Abstract Expressionism Mrs. Fox - 2016

Art Movement Tendency or style in art with a specific common philosophy or goal, and a group of artists working in this tendency or style during a period of time

Design Elements & Principles of Art Elements: (tools) Principles: (rules) Line Emphasis Shape Balance Color Movement Texture Pattern Form Rhythm Value Variety Space Unity

Subject Matter Subject Matter is the representational aspect of a piece of art. When viewing art, ask yourself this question, “What is it?” (…the answer to this is the subject matter)

Content Content answers the question, “what is the piece about? What is the message?”

Subject Matter vs. Content

Abstract Art Representational Art Art with a visual language of subject matter that is taken from Design Elements to create art free from recognizable visual references in the world. Art with a visual language of subject matter that is referenced from recognizable objects – it “looks like something”

Impressionism Representational Style “First Impression” small, thin visible brush strokes with emphasis on light and shadow Aesthetically pleasing colors – optical mix – mood is peaceful and calm Claude Monet, Edgar Degas leaders of the Impressionist Movement

Expressionism Representational Style (recognizable subject matter) Radical Distortion of subject matter for emotional effect Harsh intense style with use of jagged, distorted lines, crude, rapid brushwork, and jarring colors Mood is dark, depressing, violent Edvard Munch & Francis Bacon are leaders of this movement

Abstract Expressionism Abstract Style (unrecognizable subject matter) Emphasis is on the PROCESS – how the work is MADE Emphasis on dynamic, energetic gesture and spontaneous approach Paint is applied explosively – drips splatters, harsh brush strokes, fierce application of media Jackson Pollock is the leader of the Abstract Expressionist Movement

Dancer Adjusting her Sandal, Edgar Degas, Pastel on board, Impressionism

Tulip Fields with Rijnsburg Windmill 1886, Claude Monet, Oil on Canvas, Impressionism

Study After Velasquez’s Portrait of Pope Innocent X, Francis Bacon, Oil on Canvas, Expressionisim

The Scream, Edvard Munch, Oil, tempera, pastel on board, Expressionism

Three Figures and Portrait, Francis Bacon, Oil and Pastel on Canvas, Expressionism

Another Storm, Lee Krasner, Oil on Canvas, Abstract Expressionism

Scent 1955, Jackson Pollock, Oil on Canvas, Abstract Expressionism

Based on what you already know and the information in your notes, please identify the following works as: Impressionism Expressionism Abstract Expressionism

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What is the subject matter in this painting? 7

Which one is Representational? A or B? 8

Which one is Abstract? A or B 9

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Bonus #13 Henri Matisse is a Fauvist painter who has a certain nickname. What is this nickname?

Bonus #14 Which Dada artwork did Mrs. Fox see in San Francisco?

Bonus #15 How many kids does Mrs. Fox have?

Answers 1. Abstract Expressionism 2. Impressionism 3 Answers 1. Abstract Expressionism 2. Impressionism 3. Abstract Expressionism 4. Expressionism 5. Expressionism 6. Impressionism 7. Mother and Child, or Woman and Child 8. B 9. C 10. Abstract Expressionism 11. Expressionism 12. Impressionism 13. The Wild Beast or The Master of Color 14. The Fountain or The Urinal 15. 1 (or 120)