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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
Who is a contemporary of Georges Braque?
Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque worked together for many years.
The Phoenix dragon in the Persian art reflect the alebrijes artistic styles
The martial arts predate all of recorded history. A martial art is any art form of fighting. In modern times, it refers to the various disciplines taught in schools, temples, and gyms. Many high-level practitioners and teachers of the martial arts, particularly those that have a religious or spiritual basis (Tai Chi, Kung Fu, etc), believe that the martial arts weren't "invented", but rather that their natures already existed and were to be discovered.
What was the most famous piece of art in the 1950s?
In the history of painting, these are some of the works from the 1950s which are quite well known (though I won't venture an opinion on "the most famous"!):
* Autumn Rhythm. Jackson Pollock, 1950. Metropolitan Museum * Woman II. Willem de Kooning, 1952. Museum of Modern Art, NY * Mountains and Sea. Helen Frankenthaler, 1952. National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC * Homage to the Square: Ascending. Josef Albers, 1952. Whitney Museum of Art, NY * Brown, Blue, Brown on Blue. Mark Rothko, 1953. Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles * Target with Four Faces. Jasper Johns, 1955. Museum of Modern Art, NY * Women of Algiers. Pablo Picasso. 1955. * Combine Painting. Robert Rauschenberg. 1955. Museum of Modern Art, NY
Duccio's works represented a forward movement in medieval European art because they?
Duccio's works represented a forward movement in medieval European art because they showed a domestic scene from Christ's life on earth.
What method of art analysis considers the underlying unconscious meaning of an artwork?
Deconstuction
What is Later period in art called?
Post classical Another answer: I have never seen the term post classical before. Art today is often labeled post-modern.
How old is Donald Art Co Inc print no 317?
1999 is not correct. I have prints by Donald Art Co. That I purchased many years before 1999. 1960's is more correct.
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What was the period of art before surrealism?
Expressionism and cubism are two movements which preceded surrealism. But Surrealism came from the movement Dada, as Andre Breton needed to find a purpose to the anti-art movement, to make sense of the war ravaged world.
What makes jacques-Louis David's Death of Socrates fit the neo-classical style?
The Romantic style in art history is the ambiguous, uncertain, somewhat spiritual looking paintings with nature the key part of them, although there are figures often in them. Artists like Caspar David FRIEDRICH can be seen as Romantic. Neo-Classicism, like certain works of DAVID, is that style of subject and painting which usually has a moral undertone, a story within the picture, a before and after. It can be presented in a theatrical, somewhat posed approach, with architecture imitating the Roman styles. This was revered at the time, as being worthy, important, unsentimental. In keeping with this philosophy, the paintings usually had clear, bold outlines against pastel or darker backgrounds, enhancing the 'stars' or important groups within the scene. The effects of light is not a mere accidental addition; in most cases, light signals vitality, darkness represents death. If you read the painting like a theatrical scene, see the symbolisms, it might seem clearer.
What can happen when an artist avoid the use of emphasis in a work?
i think most artist avoids the use of emphasis in a work that's wat i think about the artist.
Casa Mila is an example of which style of art?
To the Catalan Modernisme, which corresponds to Art Nouveau in the rest of western Europe. One might att that the works of Antoni Gaudí are highly personal.
Who was a female painter who loved to paint flowers skulls and desert land scape's?
Georgia O'Keeffee (1887-1986).
Why did Caravaggio paint the basket of fruit?
Possibly Caravaggio simply painted what was available; or possibly it has some meaning along the general lines of 'all things decay'; "This is what the Lord God showed him - a basket of summer fruit. He said, "Amos, what do you see?" And he said, "A basket of summer fruit." Then the Lord God said to him, "The end has come upon my people Israel; I will never again pass them by."
When was geometric art created?
Cave paintings show a geometric quality in many of the lines and line drawings on the cave walls. Mathematically speaking, you could trace it from that point up to present times. Observe the pyramids, the medieval churches, ancient jewelry design, ship building design --- it's all there, you only have to look for it.
What is the difference between romanticism and modern art?
Romanticism, which emerged in the late 18th century, emphasizes emotion, individualism, and the beauty of nature, often portraying the sublime and the idealized human experience. In contrast, modern art, developing from the late 19th to the mid-20th century, breaks away from traditional forms and conventions, focusing on abstraction, experimentation, and the exploration of new materials and ideas. While Romanticism seeks to evoke strong feelings and connection to nature, modern art often reflects industrialization, urban life, and a questioning of reality, leading to diverse movements such as Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism.
What are 4 famous Picasso paintings?
Four famous Picasso paintings include "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon," which marked a pivotal moment in the development of Cubism, "Guernica," a powerful anti-war mural responding to the Spanish Civil War, "The Weeping Woman," depicting the anguish of war, and "Portrait of Dora Maar," showcasing his exploration of portraiture and emotional depth. Each work reflects different phases of Picasso's innovative career and his profound impact on modern art.
