Art History “Flashcards”

• Art Movement/Era

• Art Classification- Abstract, Non-Objective, Realistic (only Modern Art)

Renoir, Le Moulin de la

Galette, 1876.

Impressionism(ELBOW – everyday, light, brushstrokes, outdoor, weather)

AbstractThe artwork shows stylized images that gives the impression of real life.

Robert Motherwell, No. 7, 1970

Abstract Expressionism (purely elemental and expressionistic)

Non- ObjectiveArtwork is based on the Elements of Design. Intended to represent no natural or actual object.

Andrew Wyeth, Christina’s World.

Realism (everyday, familiar scenes as if they happened)

RealisticArtwork is realistic in technique

Roy Lichtenstein Sleeping Girl 1964

Pop Art (Based on Popular culture. Here it is based on the popularity of comic books)

AbstractThe artwork shows an unrealistic situation and stylized images.

Willem De Kooning. Woman I; 1950-52.

ExpressionismEmotional, distorted images

AbstractThe artwork shows stylized images.

Audrey Flack, Queen. 1976 Oil on canvas

Photorealism Looks true to life

RealisticArtwork is realistic in technique

Roman Art(Realistic looking, every day people)

Pop Art(Based on Popular culture)

Abstract

Color Field(shows interaction of color, no crisp edges, provokes emotional response)

Non-Objective

Surrealism(unreal, dream-like, distorted)

Abstract

Medieval Art(Highly stylized, flat and Christianity is main theme)

Art of Asia

Impressionism

Abstract

Surrealism(unreal, dream-like, distorted)

Abstract

Ancient Egypt(Frontalism, all images look similar and orderly and well….”Egyptian”! )

Renaissance(shows “perspective”, depth and distance –which was developed during the Renaissance)

Art of the Americas(distinct cultural characteristics and imagery)

PhotoRealism/ SuperRealism

Ellsworth Kelly, Nine Squares, 1976-7

Minimalism(uses a minimum of Art Elements. Emphasis is on color or shape as the dominant element, Emphasis on crisp, precise edges of shapes.)

Non-objective

Ancient Greek Art(Ideal body, perfect proportion, athletic )

Medieval Art(Highly stylized, flat and Christianity is main theme)

Art of Africa(distinct cultural characteristics and imagery-emphasis on human figure, performance)

Art of Asia

Pop Art(Based on Popular culture)

Abstract

Realism (late 1800’s, realistic technique and everyday life situations)

Cubism(geometric, choppy)

Abstract

Op Art(based on optical illusion, high sense of movement or ‘vibration’, fools the eye)

Non-objective

Renaissance(shows depth and distance, 3D form, painted by DaVinci –main player of the Renaissance)

Impressionism(heavy brush strokes, play between light and

shadow)

Abstract

Art of Africa(distinct cultural characteristics and imagery-emphasis on human figure, performance)

Prehistoric Art(shows cave painting and everyday encounters of the prehistoric people)

Minimalism(Minimal Elements)

Non-Objective

Abstract Expressionism

(Artists expressed themselves purely with FORM and COLOR)

Non-Objective

Ancient Egyptian(busts are highly ornate and reflect no emotion and frontally faced, elongated heads)

Op Art(based on optical illusion, high sense of movement or ‘vibration’, fools the eye)

Non-Objective

Morris Louis, Alpha- Phi, 1961

Color Field(interaction of color, formats of stripes, simple geometric patterns)

Edvard Munch, Sick Room

Expressionism(Situations and technique are heavily influenced on human emotion)

Abstract

Photorealism

(Life-like in situation and painting technique)

Prehistoric(monoliths)