1. MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY PERIODS
ART HISTORY
MODERN AND
CONTEMPORARY PERIODS

2. Modern and Contemporary Art
Breaks away from conventions (expectations of art) of the past
Uses experimental techniques
Shows diversity of society and the blending of cultures
Focus shifts from Europe to New York
Many new styles emerged – too many to categorize neatly

3. Vincent van Gogh
While he painted during the Impressionist period, he is considered a “Post-Impressionist”
His bold brush strokes and dynamic use of color brought art into the modern period
He is the proverbial ‘tortured artist’ He suffered from depression, was not recognized for his work, cut off his ear and eventually killed himself
He created over 2000 painting in his short 37 year life

4. Van Gogh Self-Portraits

5. Vincent van Gogh

6. Salvador Dali
He is a “Surrealist” creating hyper-realistic, dreamlike images with meticulous detail
His images are often disturbing and are filled with symbolism
His work is linked to Sigmund Freud’s research into the subconcious.
His most recognized painting is “Persistence of Memory” of melting clocks on a beach

7. Salvador Dali Dali was prone to theatrical stunts to get attention
He thought he received messages from outer space through his mustache
You can find much of his work in St. Pete, FL

8. Dali’s Surrealism

9. Pablo Picasso
Spanish artist - popular in his own time, his styles were influenced by his relationships with women
Blue Period- painted in blue tones after the death of his friend. Dreary, depressed feel
Rose Period – pinky/rose toned art. Subjects often carnival/circus performers
Cubism – broke his subject into geometric planes and facets, destroying perspective

10. Pablo Picasso

11. Picasso’s women

12. Picasso’s first Cubist work

13. Georgia O’Keeffe
Known for HUGE floral works – she painted flowers ‘too large to ignore’
Influenced by the Southwest desert – cow skull paintings, desert landscapes
Blended abstract and reality in large scale paintings

14. Georgia O’Keeffe

15. Frank Lloyd Wright
Most prominent American architect of the 20th century
He was very aware of the environment in which he was to design a building. He worked to design INTO the landscape
He also designed the interiors: windows, furniture, carpets, faucets, etc
Created open floor plans, vaulted ceilings, carport and used natural materials

16. FLW – Falling Water House

17. FLW Open Interiors

18. Guggenheim Museum

19. Dorthea Lange Photographer Best known for images of the Depression
She captured the real human condition, social upheaval and suffering among the destitute
Her work helped to bring about social change in the form of welfare programs, etc.
Best known for “Migrant Mother, Nipomo”

20. Dorthea Lange

21. Dorthea Lange

22. Andy Warhol The king of “POP Art”
Pop Art go its name from subject matter being items from popular culture – soup cans, coca-cola bottles, celebrities, etc.
Warhol became known in the 1950s and 60s
His work was commentary on our consumerist/materialistic/drawn-to-fame society
He silk-screened his work in a mass-production fashion

23. Andy Warhol

24. Andy Warhol

25. Jacob Lawrence African American artist
His artwork tells the stories of African Americans from slavery to modern day
Major Series: Harriet Tubman – slavery scenes; The Migration Series – the move out of the Southern US; The Builders – establishing roles in construction/trades
His work is characterized by blocks of bright color and a “flat’ 2d feel – his work looks very child-like

26. Jacob Lawrence

27. Jacob Lawrence