1. 2D ART: Realistic Abstract Non-Objective

2. 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

3. Realistic Art: art that tries to show what something really looks like
imitationalist

4. Abstract Art: What makes a work of art abstract?
Picasso Three Musicians
Georgia O’Keeffe Black Iris
Piet Mondrian – Gray Tree

5. 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

6. What makes a work of
art non-objective?
Non-Objective Art:

7. Paul Klee
Static Dynamic Gradeation
Mark Rothko Untitled Number 13 White, Red on Yellow

8. 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.

9. 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.