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Art History
This is your portal to information about historical works of visual art, its artists, and their contributions to society and culture. Ask questions and find answers in the following areas: Paleolithic, Neolithic, Egyptian, Mesopotamia, Persian Agean, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Celtic, Byzantine, Indian, Southest Asian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Anglo-Saxon, Viking, Islamic, Pre-Columbian, Inuit, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassiam, Romantic, Realism, Impressionism, Art Noveau, Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Expressionism, Abstraction, Dadaism, Surrealism, and Pop.
3,044 Questions
What does movement in art mean?
Movement in art refers to the way a piece creates a sense of action or guides the viewer's eye through the composition. It can be achieved through the use of lines, shapes, colors, and forms that suggest motion or direct attention. Artists may also use techniques like repetition and rhythm to enhance this sense of dynamism. Overall, movement helps convey emotion and narrative, making the artwork more engaging and dynamic.
Memphis Art Movement was a style of colourful, eccentric and vibrant designs of furniture which was made during the 1980's.
It was founded by Ettore Sottsass, an Italian designer. The group was made up of the following people:
Alessandro Mendini, Martine Bedin, Andrea Branzi, Aldo Cibic, Michele de Lucchi, Nathalie du Pasquier, Michael Graves, Hans Hollein, Arata Isozaki, Shiro Kuramata, Matteo Thun, Javier Mariscal, George Sowden, Marco Zanini and Barbara Radice.
The group's inspiration was Pop Art, created in 1950, Art deco, Kitsch, also created in 1950 And futuristic items
The group split up for sure in 1988 although the founder, Ettore, had left in 1985. Their work still lives on through today.
What are the movements in Messa de Recquiem by Verdi?
There are seven movements:
I. Requiem
II. Dies Irae (divided into 9 parts)
1. Dies Irae
2. Tuba Mirum
3. Liber Scriptus
4. Quid Sum Miser
5. Rex Tremendae
6. Recordare
7. Ingemisco
8. Confutatis
9. Lacrymosa
III. Offertorium
IV. Sanctus
V. Agnus Dei
VI. Lux Aeterna
VII. Libera Me
How does conceptual art challenge what is traditionally thought of as art?
Traditional art is a depiction of something, where skill and choice of material are of the essence.
Conceptual art stresses the idea, the concept, behind the artwork, where the execution is secondary.
Here is a good section on Conceptual Art :
the-artists.org/artistsbymovement/Conceptual-Art/
What is artist Richard Hamilton famous for?
The British artist Richard Hamilton, born in 1922, is famous for pioneering the aesthetic that "pop-art" defined.
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What are some art terms that begin with the letter F?
Fauvism is an art term. It is the painting style of les Fauves. They were a group of artists that emphasized strong colors.
What is texture in terms of art?
It is the feel of a material, like smooth, rough, soft, hard, etc. . :)
What are the concept expression and example of pop art?
"Pop art," used to refer to "popular art" as well as "propaganda art" are a part of the modern art movement. Pop art pieces express emotions and concepts through use of popular objects, like when Andy Warhol painted cans of soups in different colors.
What was unique about the subject matter the American artists and writers of the mid-1800s used?
The painters showed their love of their country in marvelous landscape paintings.
Minimalism uses the least amount of features as possible to create and effect. It gives an emphasis on the pure forms of things.
What was the purpose of the art commissioned by the Church?
People couldn’t read so the Catholic Church put the stories and people in the art. The stain glass windows tell Bible stories along with paintings done in the churches and cathedrals.
What is the smallest painting?
The smallest painting in the world is in the Philippines. This unique painting was created by miniaturist Norris Castillo and carries the name of "The Harvest". It is an oil on canvas painting and is only 3/8 inches long and a 1/4 inch wide.
However there are paintings done on grains of rice which are smaller but strictly speaking of canvas paintings, The Harvest is the smallest.
What are the main characteristics of aves?
Main Characteristics of Aves are as follows : 1) Aves are oviparous, i.e., lay eggs 2) Aves do not have mammary glands. 3) Body of Aves are covered with feathers. 4) Aves do not have any teeth 5) Aves do not have cutaneous glands
Why line is an important component in art?
Line is important in Art becasue its one of the main and first things people draw. Every single piece of art, someone has drawn, has line in it. If the line has been drawn wrong then the whole piece may be ruined but sometimes if the line has been drawn wrong then a new piece may be created without that person knowing it. That is why every single line is important in Art.
