2D ART: Realistic Abstract Non-Objective
Realistic Art: What makes a work of art realistic? Chuck Close Leslie 1973 Audubon Arctic Tern 1835 Leonardo da Vinci Mona Lisa Ralph Goings Still Life with Red Mat
Realistic Art: art that tries to show what something really looks like imitationalist
Abstract Art: What makes a work of art abstract? Picasso Three Musicians Georgia O’Keeffe Black Iris Piet Mondrian – Gray Tree
Abstract Art: art that starts with something real- but changes it – maybe through color, distortion, simplification…usually focuses on elements of art and principles of design and sometimes an expressive mood but you can still tell what it is
What makes a work of art non-objective? Non-Objective Art:
Paul Klee Static Dynamic Gradeation Mark Rothko Untitled Number 13 White, Red on Yellow
Non-Objective art: art that is not based on a realistic subject Usually the content of the artwork is its color, shapes, brushstroke, size, scale, and in some cases- its process Some non-objective art can be very expressive.
Activity: Each table will receive an image Activity: Each table will receive an image. Decide as a group how to best classify this image. (realistic, abstract, or non-objective) Write down your reason on the index card and be ready to present to the class.