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"Fight The Pandemic" by Frank Das (2020) Materials: Inkjet Prints Poster Dimension: 61 cm x 46 cm

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Lastly, I chose this poster because I feel everyone can resonate with a poster that promotes staying home during the Pandemic. I will always remember it as a tough time and a time that will do down in history. During this time period I feel like we all realized how important it was to stay patient and look for light at the end of the tunnel.

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"America Will Be As Strong As Her Woman" by Cyrus Leroy Baldridge   Materials: Pencil and Paper Print Dimensions 74 cm x 53 cm

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I love this poster because it really does a great job of encouraging Women Empowerment. It is a great dipiction of a time period when women were encouraged to work alongside their male peers. For a good amount of time, women weren't seen equivalent to men so this was a huge step.

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"Drink Milk" by James Fitton (1942)                                  Materials: Lithograph and Print  Dimensions: 756 mm x 515 mm

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This poster really resonated with me and growing up seeing all of the differnt "Got Milk" posters around elementary school for years. During this time, the artist was trying to help promote drinking milk to promote more calcium intake for women and children. It is even called the "backbone" of young Britain.

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"A Clear Plate Means A Clear Conscience" by James Fitton (During WW2)    Materials: Lithography on Paper  Dimensions: 741 MM x  489 MM

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This caught my attention because as a child, I was always told to never waste food even if I didn't like it. I was always told that there were starving people that didn't get food at all. This was used to promote change in people's attitude towards food waste and portion size.

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"I Want You" by James Montgomery Flagg (1940).       Materials used: Four Color Print On Paper                      Dimensions: 38" H x 25" W

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This is a famous piece that was seen nationwide while the army was trying to recruit for the war. It drew my attention because it reminded me of when we had recruiters come to school and they had the same confidence that this poster gives out. It is a great example of this movement because it is a call to action for men and women to sacrifice and join the army.

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The name of the movement I chose is Propaganda Art. There isn't a specific period this art is active or a specific country it is more popular in since it is still seen widely today. Though it was used commonly during war time and during voting years. The artists that are more known during this movement include the U.S. Government, J Howard Miller, and William Orpen. Some of the characteristics of propaganda art is that it is appeals to the emotions of people, it uses symbolism heavily, and usually is a call to action. The goal of these posters were to get the audience to side with what they thought was right. Most times these posters would stereotype. This type of art actually started when World War I was happening and was used to stir the emotions of people so that they would all have a common enemy.

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1. What is the name of the art movement? The name of this art movement is called Photorealism

2. Between which years was this art movement active? Between late 60's and  it flourished in the 70's.

3. If the movement you chose is associated with a particular country or region, in what places was it found? Photorealism began in New York City, United States.

4. Who are at least three of the main artists associated with this movement? Chuck Close, Ralph Goings, and Richard Estes.

5. Describe the primary visual characteristics of this movement. According to Tate ,"Photorealism rejected the painterly qualities by which individual artists could be recognized, and instead strove to create pictures  that looked photographic."

6. What were the goals or objectives of this movement? How did it get started? The goal of this movement is to recreate a photograph using different materials like drawing, painting, charcoal, etc.

7. What was going on in the world while this work was being created? Give us some cultural context here, for example, was there a war going on? Was there a struggle for racial or gender equality happening? Was the artist commenting on the social or political events of his/her time? According to the People History, the 60's was dominated by the Vietnam War, Civil Rights Protests, there was also the assassinations of U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King, Cuban Missile Crisis, and finally ended on a good note when the first man landed on the moon.  In the 1970's according to History.com was an era when the women's rights, gays rights and environmental movements competed with the Watergate scandal, and the energy crisis.

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Richard Estes | Kentucky Fried Chicken (2007) | Color silkscreen28 1/2 × 20 in

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I know I said this many times but the details in this painting is just amazing. I'm obsessed with photorealism. This movement shows how artists can take painting to another level. Artists make artwork like this look so real and amazing. Everything in this work is perfect. Art really is amazing.

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Richard Estes | Kentucky Fried Chicken (2007) | Available for Sale | Artsy

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Available for sale from Marlborough New York, Richard Estes, Kentucky Fried Chicken (2007), Color silkscreen, 28 1/2 × 20 in

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Ralph Goings | Still Life with Straws (1978) | Offset Lithograph30 3/4 × 32 in

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This artwork is stunning because it looks so real. It looks like a photograph but if a vintage filter. This could totally pass as a real photograph. Artists that create photorealism artwork are super talented, I mean all artists are talented but photorealism is another level.

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Kate #14. Chuck Close. 2005. Pigment print on Hahnemühle satin, 14 x 10.5 inches.

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This artwork caught my attention because the details that the artists put in this painting makes it look a real photograph. You can literally see the texture and glow on her face. This is a perfect example of photorealism because you can tell the artists did a great work doing this artwork. I honestly thought it was a picture because it looks so realistic.

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Childhood of Hephaestus, 1977. Ian Hornak. Acrylic on canvas 68x96 inches.

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This artwork is incredible. When I first saw this artwork it reminded me of my childhood when I used to go out with my friends and play. I remember we would lay down and just watch the sunset. We would also think about life and how beautiful it is. When I saw the name of this painting I thought "wow, what a coincidence" because the painting reminded me of my childhood and the name of the painting is childhood of Hephaestus. This artwork is perfect and the details are incredible. This is a great example of photorealism because people who might not know about this movement might think it's an actual photograph but that's the effect of photorealism.

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Sleepless in Manhattan II by Don Eddy. Created in 2018 with acrylic on canvas 24 x 54 inches.

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When I first saw this painting I thought it was a real photograph and I wasn't sure it it was a painting. I had to zoom in and look carefully to make sure. Photorealism is amazing and I can't believe artists are capable of doing artwork like these. I think this is a great example of photorealism because it's a painting that looks like a photo but it is not. I also love how this painting shows the city of Manhattan and not to mention the details in this artwork. It's just amazing.

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Bansky | Donuts (Chocolate), 2009 | Screen-print in colors on Arches paper

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Bansky print reminded me of when I was younger, and I would go with my dad to go get donuts. I would always see police officers buying donuts and coffee. This is a great pop art movement because not all officers are mean or bad, they also have a life, and they like to enjoy it. By simply buying a donut with coffee at the end of the day or beginning of their shift. We are all humans and we should all respect, love, and be kind to one another. The History and Evolution of Pop Art (ha.com)

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Shepard Fairey | Hope, 2008 | Screen-print in colors on wove paper

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This artist caught my attention with this print because it reminded me when Obama was president, and we really didn't have issues. Even though some people say he was a bad president. Obama did a lot for America like Obama care, he also created DACA for all the dreamers. Many more things. This is a great pop art movement because he was a great person, and he still is helping others. Shepard did a great job with this print. The History and Evolution of Pop Art (ha.com)

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Artist: Robert Rauschenberg, Lithograph and screen-print in colors, 48x35 4/5 in, 121.9 x 90.9 cm Medium print.  

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This master piece caught my eye because it reminds me of our country, and all the opportunities we have to become who we want to be. Robert Rauschenberg embraced pop culture, technical experimentation, and material eclecticism. As today he is known for his three- dimensional. In 1964, Rauschenberg made history when he became the first American to win the Golden Lion award at Venice Biennale. His art work belongs in collections world wide and also have sold for tens of millions in auction. www.artsy.net

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Lee Friedlander, Father Duffy. Times Square, New York City ,1974

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https://www.theartstory.org/artist/friedlander-lee/

The famous Father Duffy Monument in New York Times Square in honor of Francis Duffy who served in the World War I. This monument became a tourist attraction today in New York. Lee Friedlander takes special statues in reminder that our freedom came with sacrifices as many enjoy the night life of Time Square.

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Title: Coin rue de Seine Creator: Eugène Atget Date Created: 1924

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https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/coin-rue-de-seine-eug%C3%A8neatget/8QFYfdZWxUctXQ?hl=en

Eugene Atget capturing empty streets early morning of the old Paris. This building still stands today. You can see the beauty and calm streets before the morning rush.

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Eugene Atget,vieux Paris, Parisians looking at a total solar eclipse, April 17, 1912.

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https://allthatsinteresting.com/eugene-atget-photos

What is known to be the "Old Paris" before modernization and urbanization. Eugene Atget began to capture public city streets of Paris citizens in the 1900's. He captured in the moment the sincere reaction of a solar eclipse happening. The art photo reminds us when times were much simply before modernization.

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Material: Oil paint on canvas
Dimension: Frame 2184 x 1368 x 50mm. Supprt 2136 x 1318mm
Purchased 1986.
Nulli Secundus is and Latin word for "second to non". This painting was one of Hofmann`s late period time work. He was emigrated to U.S.A from Germany in 1930 and in 1934 set up an art school in New York. He was one of the widely influential teacher, but it was only after he closed his school in 1958. His works are out the compositions of his paintings by pinning coloured paper shapes to his canvas.
I really like this art work because it is very similar to the previous art work I posted "Light Red Over Black" only he added more colors. I love the color of red, and I love the fact that in can match with many different colors in many different ways.

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1. conquest of the air

2. Roger de La Fresnaye

3. 1913

4. Oil on canvas

5. 235.9 x 195.6 cm

6. https://www.theartstory.org/movement/cubism/artworks/

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Materials: Oil paint on canvas
Dimensions: 2306 x 1527 x 38mm
Purchased: 1959
Mark Rothko is one of the best known painter of color field painting. Rothko began creating such work since 1946. In light Red Over Black, Rothko paired two black regions, the top one painted more densely and uniformly with defined edges, while the bottom black is more thinly painted allows more of the red field below to bleed through.
‘Light Red Over Black’, Mark Rothko, 1957 | Tate

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1. Tea Time

2. Jean Metzinger

3. 1911

4. Oil on cardboard

5. 75.9 cm × 70.2 cm

6. http://www.georgesbraque.net/houses-at-l-estaque/

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The name of the movement is the op art movement. The years this movement was most active was in the 1960s. The  actual name of Op art was coined by time magazine.  This movement encouraged a bunch of artists to try new abstract arts with perceptions. The place where op art went the most crazy was in New York. Especially when it came to fashion and media. Art critics weren't a fan of op art because they thought it was gimmicky. Three main artists from the op movement are Victor Vasarely, Bridget Riley and Larry Poons. The main thing about the op art movement was the fact that it created a fascinating optical illusion. Sometimes it can look like the image is moving or it can look like an image within an image. Originally most art was in black and white but as time went out it started to add in more color. It’s not confirmed but it seems that Victor Vasarely started the op art movement in the 1900s. Another artist that really made the op movement pop was Bridget Riley. However by the end of the 1960s op art had started to die down. While this whole movement was going on in the art world, outside there was a completely different story happening. In the 1960s the Vietnam War was happening as the movement was going. The movement started to die down as the Vietnam War ended. At the same time there was also civil rights being fought for. The freedom riders also protested against segregation during this movement. Another major event was the March of Washington that happened in 1963. A lot of civil rights movements were being fought for during this entire movement. However none of this appeared in the artist's art.

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This piece caught my attention because this piece is for kids. I love how this is an easy way to introduce a different movement of art to young kids. I think this this a perfect representation because it shows how young kids can participate in op art as well.

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1. Houses at L'Estaque

2. Georges Braque

3. 1908

4. Oil on canvas

5. 40.5 cm × 32.5 cm

6. http://www.georgesbraque.net/houses-at-l-estaque/

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The martials for this art is oil paint. It was purchased on 1972. Dimension for frame is 1539 x 1232 x 40mm. and for support is 1520 x 1221mm. Smith produced this painting one year after having him completed his studies at the Royal College of art, London. This work, emphatic handing of paint and use of bright colours are testament to the influence of large-scale American abstract expressionist painting. It was first seen in strength in England in group exhibition at the Tate in 1956. I paid attention to this art because it was gain paint with some yellow, red, blue, green and a while color. It was a mixture of different colors yet it was still well balance and you can see that it was messy but not messy. The texture was well chosen.
‘Painting’, Richard Smith, 1958 | Tate

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Fall, polyvinyl acetate paint on hardboard by Bridget Riley, 1963; in Tate Modern, London

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This piece caught my attention because I love how it gives the illusion of movement. This is a good representation of the movement because its black and white also because the simple act of curving lines can change how a piece can turn out.

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1. Portrait of Pablo Picasso

2. Juan Gris

3. 1912

4. Oil paint

5. 93.3 x 74.4 cm.

6. https://www.theartist.me/art-inspiration/20-most-famous-cubism-paintings/

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Glass of Beer and Playing Cards by Juan Gris

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Glass of Beer and Playing Cards by Juan Gris

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1. Glass of Beer and Playing Cards

2. Juan Gris

3. 1913

4. Oil and papier colle on canvas

5. 52.5 x 36.5 cm

6. https://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/gris/sl/beer-cards/

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This is an art that was made from oil paint on canvas, dimension 582 x 50MM. Published on 1980. This is an art of observation. The artist was observing two male, one standing and looking at the map, and other sitting and just chilling. This got my attention because, it reminded of how simple it was back in the times, without smart phone or GPS, if someone wanted to go somewhere they would use map to find their ways, with walking or by bicycle. This art was first painted from 1937. One of the other thing that got my interested from this art work is than, even though they guys might try to go somewhere that is why they are looking at the map but it somehow gave me some sort of peace mind just by looking at it. This art work was very well draw with details.
‘On the Map’, Sir William Coldstream, 1937 | Tate

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Animal Collective Merriweather Post Pavilion’s Cover image pattern, courtesy of Akiyoshi Kitaoka

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This is another piece that really caught my eye, as you look away the image looks like its moving back and forth when in reality its not moving at all. the reason I think this art is a perfect representation is because it shows how the op art movement has changed over the years. Back then it was mostly black and white but now more colors are thrown in which can really make for great different pieces.

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This piece really caught my attention because it trips my eyes. when I look at it I can really see how a few lines being move can change The whole perspective. This is a good repression of the movement because this is the kind of art that started the whole movement especially it being black and white.

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Victor Vasarely, Vega 200, 1968, Courtesy Galerie Templon, Paris Brussels

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This piece caught my attention because of how colorful it is.I also really love how all these shapes together can create something that pops out. Even though its 2d it really looks 3d almost like you can feel a ball coming out.

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The title of this art is Family group, which was published on 1991, Dimension were 1900 x 1700x85mm. This picture were inspired by the artist Mabel Nicholson`s children, Tony, Nancy and Kit. Tony is the one standing looking directly at the viewers, in his left hand resting on the chair on which the burse sits. Next to burses feet is Nancy, and where her knee pointing at the little bout is her younger brother Kit. As a pictorial device the ship links the brothers and completes the circular dynamic of the composition, a dynamic that is reinforced by the use of shadow as a visual bridge between the figure. This art got my interested because as you can see there are difference in between the females and males. The female both just sitting one in chair, on on floor, non of them looking at the view but for the males, the older brother is posting and looking at the view, the younger brother is playing with the ship. It does seem like a lovely family picture but still the were some sexes that were in this picture.
‘Family Group’, Mabel Nicholson, c.1911 | Tate

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1) Cubism

2) 1907

3) Paris

4a) Pablo Picasso

4b) Georges Braque

4c) Salvador Dalí

5) It's a two-dimensional, flat surface of the picture plane that goes against perspective

6) Artists tried to depict the entire structure of objects in their paintings without utilizing perspective techniques.

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The name of the art movement that I chose is Minimalism. Minimalism is also known as minimalist art or ABC art because it focuses on the basic elements. Minimalism is an art movement that was developed in the United States in the late 1950’s and reached its peak in the mid to late 1960’s. Some of the popular painters were Frank Stella and Ellsworth Kelly. Frank Stella exploded onto the scene with his black painting, Marriage of Reason and Squalor II. Ellsworth Kelly was more known for his choice of bright colors. Minimalism was also popular among sculptors such Donald Judd, Sol Lewitt and Dan Flavin.

Minimalism was inspired by Russian Constructivism, De Stijl, Bauhaus, and Abstract Expressionism, but primarily, it was born out of a rebellion of abstract art and centered around the art for the everyman. Ellsworth Kelly said “I felt that everything is beautiful, but that which man tries intentionally to make beautiful; that the work of an ordinary bricklayer is more valid than the artwork of all but a very few artists.” The idea behind minimalism was that anybody could see the art and appreciate it.  The primary visual characteristics of the movement was creating multiple images of the same shape or repeating the same image. Artists normally used simple shapes such as lines or squares. The artist would try to avoid obvious brush strokes to achieve a clean look and use the most minimal number of lines, hence the name.  The earlier works of art were limited to one color and or related hues a more monochromatic look. Another way you can tell that you are looking at a piece of minimalism art, is the hard borders between colors where there is no fading or blending of the colors. The goal of the artist was to remove the elements of biography and emotion of the work. The work is about geometry and color, not about complex issues or deeper meanings. Minimalist painter, Frank Stella, famously said about his paintings, “What you see, is what is what you see.” Critics were not in favor of minimalism and often called them novelties because they were too basic and did not have enough depth to the art.

Minimalism was created post World War II. Many artists from the United States were using their GI Bills to travel abroad and study art. During the late 1960’s there was a lot of rebellion against establishment and social norms. Minimalism was kind of a form of distraction from the dark state that the world was in at that time because it has no underlying meaning or interpretation.

Work cited: unknown. “Minimalism – Art Term.” Tate, https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/m/minimalism.

“Minimalism (1960s Onwards).” Minimalism: Characteristics, History of Minimal Art, http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/history-of-art/minimalism.htm.

unknown. “Artists by Art Movement: Minimalism.” Www.wikiart.org, https://www.wikiart.org/en/artists-by-art-movement/minimalism#!#resultType:masonry.

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Henri Cartier-Bresson, Pro Fidel Castro Demonstration, New York, 1960, 

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http://www.artnet.com/artists/henri-cartier-bresson/pro-fidel-castro-demonstration-new-york-a-11yMibGlkrpyHetCsIeA8A2

A revolutionary protest for the government leader Pro Fidel Castro. This art photo that Henri Bresson took in a tense time in society in New York. You can see and feel what the citizens are feeling, waving their flag in support of their leader for the state.

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Untitled (mirrored cubes)
Robert Morris
1965
Mirror glass and wood
Each cube: 914 × 914 × 914 mm - overall display dimensions are variable
This is minimalism due to it use of a cube and repeated four times. I enjoyed it because every angle you looked at it must be something new. If you were to set up these cubes at different locations you could capture even more colors.

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Untitled (mirrored cubes) by Robert Morris

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1) Cubism
2) 1907
3) Paris
4a) Pablo Picasso

4b) Georges Braque

4c) Salvador Dalí
5) It's a two-dimensional, flat surface of the picture plane that goes against perspective
6) Artists tried to depict the entire structure of objects in their paintings without utilizing perspective techniques.

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Henri Cartier-Bresson,  Ile de la Cite, Paris, 1952, Post War 

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http://www.artnet.com/artists/henri-cartier-bresson/?type=photographs

I say every place has a meaning. After reading what this photograph was, it truly felt more than just a bridge. This was a bridge and island in Paris where it was used as a fortress for the war. The photograph has no people in it. You feel piece and quite, before the chaos of the war.

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Tahkt-I-Sulayman Variation II
Frank Stella
1969
120 x 240 in. (304.8 x 609.6 cm)
Acrylic on canvas
This one is a great example due to its repeating shapes and use of color. I love the colors once again. I also love it because all you have to due is stare at it and it can bring out whatever you want from it.

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One of the first known street photography was developed in London in the early 1800’s. Street Photography captures the essence of being in the moment or movement in the streets in real time. They are considered candid photos which means the people are not posing or doing a photoshoot. It captures real life situations, emotions, and actions of the subject in public places.

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Two Open Modular Cubes/Half-Off
Sol LeWitt 1972
Enamel on aluminum
Object: 1600 × 3054 × 2330 mm
This is another great example of minimalism due to its use of geometry like shapes and use of everyday material. I like it because it reminded me of all the "3d" boxes I used to draw in my note book as a kid.

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Artist: Morris Louis
Year Created: 1959-1960
Media/ Materials Used: canvas
Dimensions of the piece: 98 in. x 1401/2 inches

The reason I choose this art piece was because it reminded me of my sister when she tried painting. Although she made a mess of the paint, her artwork was still looked pretty. She combined many different bright colors which created happiness. The goal of the movement was to created emotions without drawings or symbols. Morris's painting makes me feel slightly gross.  He mainly used two colors dark green and brown

https://www.sfmoma.org/artwork/FC.834/

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Roy Lichtenstein, Nude with Blue Hair, from Nudes, 1993, Size 57x37, Medium 7 colors relief print on rives BFK mould-made paper

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Nude with Blue Hair, from Nudes, 1994 Pop art 

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Nude with Blue Hair, from Nudes, 1994 Pop art 

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This art caught my eye because I just like the detail. Also, it represent woman not to be afraid. When Roy Lichtenstein's created this he went base on the comic books back in 1960's. Roy's nudes hold a strict color palette and two dimensional pop style characteristic. He also use geometrical shape, and lines with curvilinear form from of the female body. www.guyhepner.com

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“Who’s Afraid of Red, Yellow and Blue ll”

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“Who’s Afraid of Red, Yellow and Blue ll”

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Artist: Barnett Newman
Year Created: 1969
Media/ Materials Used: oil, canvas
Dimensions of the piece: 304.8 x 259.1

This piece draws my attention because of the colors that are being used and the fact that it's sure a simple drawing. It's soft to the eye, no one has to find any hidden message. The movement's goal was to make their art look simple to the eye.

https://www.wikiart.org/en/barnett-newman/who-s-afraid-of-red-yellow-and-blue-ii

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Hyena Stomp
Frank Stella
1962
Alkyd paint on canvas
1956 x 1956 mm
This piece by Frank Stella also uses bright colors, hard boarders and repeating rectangles. I love its use of bright colors.

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Artist: Richard Diebenkorn
Year Created: 1973
Media/ Materials Used: oil on canvas
Dimensions of the piece: 100 x81

The reason this art grabbed my attention was because the name, the name of the art did not match the piece.
When I saw "ocean", I assume the artpiece would be painted dark blue with light blue.
It turns out, I was wrong, the painted barely had any blue on it.

https://www.artsy.net/artwork/richard-diebenkorn-ocean-park-number-67

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Artist: Clyfford Still
Year Created: 1949
Media/Materials used: oil on canvas
Dimensions of the Piece:  52 5/8 x 44 3/4 in

From all the artists who were involved in the Movement, I think Clyfford is one of my favorite artists. His artworks look simple and easy to look at and easy to understand. I love how he used about 4 different shades of yellow to create this masterpiece.
When I stare at the piece, I imagine sun, summer, flowers, spring, and bees.
Another goal of the movement; they want is to be able to look at a painting to imagine its emotions.

https://collection.clyffordstillmuseum.org/object/ph-129

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Voice of Fire
Barnett Newman
1967
Acrylic on Canvas
213inx 94in
I believe it is a good example of the movement because of the use of color and hard lines. I liked it because it reminded me of racing stripes on an old muscle car.

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“White Center (Yellow, Pink and Lavender on Rose)”

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“White Center (Yellow, Pink and Lavender on Rose)”

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Artist: Mark Rothko
Year Created: 1950
Dimensions: 6’9 x 4’8”
Media/materials used: paint

My favorite colors are pink, yellow, and white, this is probably why I choose this picture. But if I was being honest, I don't really like looking at the painting, I hate the fact that the lavender on rose is surrounding the pink and yellow. Those two colors do not match

http://www.markrothko.org/white-center/

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Light Depth by Sam Gilliam 1969 Dimensions: 120 x 900 in. flat (304.8 x 2286 cm)

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Using acrylic on a non traditional canvas, Sam Gilliam creates his piece, Light Depth, as a, "three-dimensional object, one whose shape would alter with every installation." (WikiArt Visual Art Encyclopedia, Light Depth by yigruzeltil) By far, this is one of the most fascinating color field paintings I have com across. It caught my eye from the way it is painted on a drape canvas which is most likely the first thing viewers do notice about this particular piece. I found it very clever that Gilliam uses a drape since you have to hang them up in order to observe it, and how it is hung can alter one's perspective on it. This is a great example of color field because the main goals for this style is for imagery to come alive for an observer and this can be changed continuously every time the drape is hung differently. The usage of different colors and covering the majority of the canvas still embodies the themes of color field and I think Gilliam produced this in a well thought out way.

https://www.wikiart.org/en/sam-gilliam/light-depth-1969
https://www.corcoran.org/collection/light-depth

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Red-Yellow-Blue (Rot-Gelb-Blau) from Color Fields: 6 Arrangements of 1260 Colors by Gerhard Richter 1974 Dimensions: 24 5/8 × 30 1/2" (62.6 × 77.5cm)

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Red-Yellow-Blue (Rot-Gelb-Blau) from Color Fields: 6 Arrangements of 1260 Colors (Farbfelder: 6 Anordnungen von 1260 Farben) by Gerhard Richter 1974

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Red-Yellow-Blue (Rot-Gelb-Blau) from Color Fields: 6 Arrangements of 1260 Colors (Farbfelder: 6 Anordnungen von 1260 Farben) by Gerhard Richter 1974

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I chose this painting by Gerhard Richter to showcase another example of color field because it exhibits another interesting way to utilize colors on the whole canvas. It is a very diverse way of art, especially using many variations of patterns and colors that are in the same shape but as whole looks like a very organized yet chaotic expression. Richter instead of using paint, creates this imagery using drawings and prints which I did not know could be a technique in color field. I find this as a clever and unique art approach and have never seen this style which is why I thought it would be a great example to show how color field can be made in many different ways. I became accustomed to seeing artists use oil or acrylic paint but seeing Gerhard's work reminded me that art is endless and possible in any way.

https://www.moma.org/collection/works/93065

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Title: Island of the Dead Artist: Arnold Böcklin Date: 1880Medium: Oil on wood Dimensions: 29 x 48 in. 

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This painting was made for a friend in memory of their late husband. It’s very dark with a limited palette very much like the other symbolistic paintings. The artist made five versions of the same painting throughout his lifetime. The reason I believe this is also a good painting that represents the symbolistic art movement is because it looks completely unrealistic and there seems to be some mysterious shadow looming directly in the middle of the painting. What drew my attention about this painting was the emphasis the painter put on the dark shadow directly in the middle of the painting. I love that he didn’t use that many colors but it seems very bright in certain areas compared to the darker areas.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/435683

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Title: Pandora Artist: Odilon Redon Date: ca. 1914 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 56 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. 

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Pandora was my second favorite painting of all. It represents the symbolic art movement because of the mythical essence it gives off. It also displays a beautiful woman who is naked and looks almost God like. Symbolic painters used women as a sign of purity in their paintings. This photo is a representation of the Garden of Eden. The mythical woman is said to have a box in which she opens and everything in that box is set to destroy humanity. It is said that when this painting was created it was when World War one was just getting started and this painting had some sort of political standing. I was drawn to this photo because of the beautiful use of color and the deep brushstrokes.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/437383

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Vir Heroicus Sublimis by Barnett Newman 1950-1951

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Vir Heroicus Sublimis by Barnett Newman 1950-1951

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This painting by Barnett Newman caught my eye because of the precision and use of minimal color which is a little different of what I have first seen as color field. Newman along with Rothko was one of the first artists to start the color field movement in the 1950's and it is interesting to see how different pieces can be while having the same theme. Newman uses oil on canvas to create this piece and also overpowers the canvas with majority of red with very few vertical lines that are white, burgundy, light beige, and orange. Although it seems less busy as the other examples I have chosen it still covers the entire canvas and makes me think of what story is behind the bold red and the vertical lines. I think the boldness of the red makes it very interesting to look at as red is already a powerful color, and the simplicity of the lines can make viewers want to look into it more.

https://www.moma.org/collection/works/79250?sov_referrer=art_term&art_term_slug=color-field-painting

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Title: The Love Song Artist: Sir Edward Burne-Jones Date: 1868–77Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 45 x 61 3/8 in. 

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The interesting thing about this painting was that it took nine years to complete. It looks as if it was a photo from the medieval times based on the gentleman’s armor. The reason this painting represents the symbolistic art movement is because the artist believed that this painting had no story. The artist simply believed that by seeing the expression on one of the ladies faces while the other lady plays an instrument that you too could feel the music coming from the painting. Symbolistic painters believed that the way a painting makes you feel is more important than how it actually looks. That’s why I believe this painting is a good representation of this art movement. At first I was merely attracted to the name of the painting but after more observation I love the idea the artist had.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/435826

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Title: Oedipus and the Sphinx Artist: Gustave Moreau Date: 1864Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 81 1/4 x 41 1/4 in. 

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This painting is a perfect example of Greek mythology which was used a lot during this symbolistic art movement. The painting shows a body of a bobcat with wings and a female head attached at the shoulders. The symbolistic painters usually painted pictures that were only from dreams or visions not something you would see in real life. This painting appealed to me because I love Greek mythology and I noticed this painting right away.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/437153

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Title: Ia Orana Maria (Hail Mary) Artist: Paul Gauguin Date: 1891 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions; 44 3/4 x 34 1/2 in. 

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In this painting, Paul Gauguin was solely focused on Tahitians. This painting is supposed to be a representation of the Virgin Mary. The woman in the picture is carrying a child on her shoulders. There is a winged creature that looks like an Angel and she appears to these women. This is a good example of symbolism because of the mythical creature and the naked women. The colors are also limited and the painting is flat. I was drawn to this painting because I am Catholic and the Virgin Mary is sacred to us.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/438821

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Saraband by Morris Louis 1959 Dimensions: 8 feet 5 1/8 inches x 12 feet 5 inches (256.9 x 378.5 cm) 

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This piece was made by Morris Louis who was inspired by Helen Frankenthaler, the artist above this post, from her Mountains and Sea painting. What I thought was interesting about Louis' technique is that he "poured paint from the top as well as from the sides of the canvas, creating these saturated bands of colours." (Art Movement: Colour Field Painting by Shira Wolf) Louis used acrylic resin and from this pouring technique it was a simple way to cover the whole canvas which is one of the foundational themes of color paint. By the way all the paint mix into each other just enough to identify what colors they are and how they travel from top to the bottom of the canvas shows a really cool approach of color field. I also noticed that he not only poured from the top but also from the sides maneuvering the canvas in a way to create that specific line work underneath. I think this is a great example of this style of abstract because it is done in an effortless way while creating a mysterious imagery story.

https://magazine.artland.com/art-movement-colour-field-painting/
https://www.guggenheim.org/artwork/2554

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Title: The Blind Man's Meal Artist: Pablo Picasso (Spanish, Malaga 1881–1973 Mougins, France) Date: 1903 Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 37 1/2 x 37 1/4 in. 

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The symbolistic art movement was said to have lasted from the 1880s until 1910. It began in France and also had origins in Belgium. The symbolistic art movement involved a diverse group of individuals working independently with completely different styles and mediums. Symbolistic painters believed that art should reflect emotions and ideas instead of painting to the actual image of things. They worked with color, line, composition and shape.  The artwork incorporates non-naturalistic and simplified style. The imagery is from dreams and visions of mysterious figures or monstrous creatures. They relate these images to biblical times or Greek mythology. Symbolistic artists focused on six categories: love, fear, anguish, death, sexual awakening, and desire. The symbolistic art movement used primarily women in their art. They believed women were a symbol of purity.  Symbolists wanted to create unrealistic representations of objects and humans. The symbolistic art movement inspired Picasso’s blue period which was very famous. The symbolistic art movement also led to the formulation of German expressionism and abstractionism. My favorite artist was Pablo Picasso so that is why I choose this movement. This painting here was during his blue period. The use of basic colors and a flat canvas show symbolism.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/488596

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Riverhead by Helen Frankenthaler 1963 Dimenstions: 82 ¼ x 143 inches 

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As the first critic of color field, Clement Greenberg stated, “The ultimate effect sought is one of an almost literal openness that embraces and absorbs colour in the act of being created by it.” Before reading this quote by Greenberg, my initial observations of this piece was that there were many colors incorporated in this piece but in a way they all connect together very smoothly. I see that Frankenthaler has a very different style from Rothko but still is able to create imagery through her use of colors and simplicity. Just like Rothko and many other expressionists, she utilizes acrylic on a simple white canvas. I think what caught my eye the most about this painting was that there is nothing you can easily identify about it. That is what makes color field the way it is, it uses colors and simplicity to make the viewers see what they want to see. As stated in the title "Riverhead" it can resemble the body of a river from its blue shadows.

https://magazine.artland.com/art-movement-colour-field-painting/
https://app.cuseum.com/art/helen-frankenthaler-riverhead

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Mark Rothko was one of the first expressionist artists to be associated with the abstract style that is known as Color Field. The Color Field painting style was first identified by art critic, Clement Greenberg and was active and popular between the 1940's and 1950's. First emerging from New York City, it was an inspiration that came from European modernism. It was later influenced by various expressionists artists with different approaches but still keeping the theme of simple colors and movements covering majority or the entire canvas. The main purpose or visual that artists try to strive for when producing color field is to let the colors and shapes take over the imagination and create their own emotional imagery to the viewers. As shown, the primary characteristics of this piece that was curated by Rothko are the colors white, yellow, and red, in a horizontal and whole pattern. Being one of the first to discover this abstract style, Rothko's personal technique in this painting consists of simple oil and acrylic paints for colors that mesh together smoothly with the technique of being both precise and "brushy" as he would say about his rectangular panels in the middle of the canvas.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/484362
https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-mark-rothko-unlocked-emotional-power-color

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Andy Warhol, Campbell's Soup I Chicken Noodle November 1961 to March or April 1962. Dimensions: 1'8" x 1' 4" and Media Canvas, Synthetic polymer paint. Pop Art 

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This painting is from Andy Warhol. The reason I choose this painting was because it reminds me when my grandma was alive she use to love eating Campbells soups. Andy painted soup cans because he liked soup, and also focus on daily dietary. He also painted things that held close to his heart. He enjoyed eating Campbell coups. His Campbell Soups is a great example of Pop art style because he transform an everyday object into an iconic symbol.
www.en.m.wikipedia.org  www.blog.singulart.com

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Barnett Newman Onement I, 1948 The materials for this art piece they are Oil Paint and canvas and masking tape The meaning behind this art piece is that he basically created this piece on his birthday and he wanted to do something differently and he did it with the masking tape and the crazy part is that the masking tape I'd even see it but since I watched the video masking tape is there and he color over it and the meaning for this because of the zip number one Onement I,And that was his meeting for creating this artwork and where is it located at the  MOMA, Museum of Modern Art in New York.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qgOSBHptLM

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Spider(1967), Leonora Carrington, Watercolor, 61.6×76.5 cm

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My final example is my absolute favorite one. I was researching surrealist writing techniques and stumbled upon Leonora Carrington. Her life story is exceptionally interesting and I really recommend giving her a google. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find her meaning behind this beautiful piece of work. Carrington focused on representing her sexuality. Black widows are known to eat their mates after mating with them. Once again, this goes back to the sexual aspect of the surrealist movement. There was this clashing battle between men and women through this movement. I see Spider as a great representation for the battle of anatomy in the Surrealist movement.

https://arthive.com/leonoracarrington/works/319166~Spider

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Dream of December 21, 1929 (1929), Valentine Hugo, Self-Portrait/Fine-line, dimensions unknown

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I chose Dream of December 21, 1929 for 4 reasons. First reason, is because I wanted a female artist in my examples. Second, the title was extremely specific. Third, I've chosen oil on canvas and I wanted another medium. And fourth, there is a certain simplicity to this portrait compared to other surrealist self-portraits. Hugo's face is shown proudly. But as I've noticed with surrealism, the human form is never shown in full. Either a head is chop off and only the body is shown or the exact opposite. With this picture, Hugo shows both her face and body. Though I tried to look up the meaning behind this, I couldn't find anything. I looked up dates throughout Hugo's life and 1929 never came up. But Hugo suffered from suicidal thoughts throughout her adult years (and later ended up committing suicide). I wonder if her depression is the meaning behind this portrait. As surrealism is known for over-sexualizing women, the women during this movement created artwork which took control of their own anatomy too.

https://www.wikiart.org/en/valentine-hugo/dream-of-december-21-1929-self-portrait-1929-1929

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I was really baffled when I first saw the title. When I look at this piece I see a unique cupboard. The idea of it being an armchair seems quite odd due to there being no actual space for your arms. I think that the idea and creativity behind this piece makes it a great example of minimalism.

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New Madrid by Frank Stella, (1971). Lithograph. Dimensions: 16 × 22 in40.6 × 55.9 cm

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There were many different variations of similar artworks made by the same artist. However, this was the one I chose to share because I like the tone of red and the way the line curls up in the center of the red square. There is some detail in the red square but outside of it, there is just blank space. The extra space may help to guide your eyes purposely on the square. Overall the piece is a good example of minimalism due to the empty space.

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Empress of India II, from V Series by Frank Stella, (1968). Lithograph, in colours, on Lowell paper. Dimensions: 16 3/10 × 35 in41.3 × 89 cm

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This piece somewhat reminds of me a 70’s aesthetic due to the shapes and the colours used. My favourite part is how you can notice more things the longer you look at it. There are multiple shapes that can be seen if you focus on the piece. The artwork uses simple outlines of shapes such as triangles which correlates well to the theme of minimalism.

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Horizontal Brushstrokes by Sol LeWitt, (2003). Gouache on paper. Dimensions: 11 3/5 × 30 1/10 in29.5 × 76.5 cm

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The first thing I noticed was how the lines were wavy. In my mind if someone told me to draw horizontal lines I would’ve done the typical straight & neat striped horizontal lines. This piece connects well with minimalism due to the simplicity of the singular coloured lines.

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This piece stood out to me because of the structure of the overall shape. It looks like an uncompleted cube that’s being worked on. I think it’s a good example of the movement because of of the way it draws your attention to the construct of the art itself and because Sol LeWitt was commonly known to like working with square shapes/cubes.

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No.61 Rust and Blue Painting by Mark Rothko 1953 

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No.61 Rust and Blue Painting by Mark Rothko 1953 

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No.61 Rust and Blue Painting by Mark Rothko 1953 The materials that he used were canvas oil paints and the dimensions were 292.74 cm × 233.68 cm (115.25 in × 92.00 in)

The meaning of this artwork was to show like the techniques and also the skills of like painting and the techniques he used was mixing he also was using colors like where you can see it in the artwork and he said Also he was describing the Hazel effect between the colorsWork was made in New York City now is located at Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles And his type of artwork is abstract art

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._61_(Rust_and_Blue)

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Audrey Flack was another photorealist artist, who captivated images in a non-traditional manner. This portrait was created with oil and acrylic paints over a canvas that stands 96 x 96 inches. This beautiful portrait according to interviews done with Flack is representing her Jewish culture. Flack states that people assumed she was Catholic because that is all there was around her. She started incorporating Jewish symbols or culture in her paintings. This portrait to me caught my eye because even though photorealism is only thought of as buildings and people. In reality it is everything that surrounds the eye. Flack captures a worn out WWII image that probably a loved one carried in their purse or pocket as a remembrance to the fallen troops. Then captures a mantle of offerings to the fallen soldiers. Colorful and fascinating.

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 Unusually Favourable Conditions for a Beginning(1996), Wolfgang Lettl, Oil, w137 x h106 cm

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Unusually Favourable Conditions for a Beginning 

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Unusually Favourable Conditions for a Beginning 

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This is another example of the surrealist calm skies. But I'm not focusing on that for this piece. The reason why I chose this is because of Letti's meaning behind the painting vs the actual piece itself. Letti stated this piece represents the self-criticism and depressing cycles artists find themselves in when creating art. This turns into pretentious behavior because they are trying to overcompensate for their insecurities. There is a straight-forward meaning that Letti's claims this painting has. But, the piece itself has to be deconstructed to find such meaning. If Letti did not tell us what the painting was about, what would we perceive it as? Personally, I don't believe many would go "oh yes, it's about an artist's struggle and their insecurities". At first, I thought it was political due to the castle and horses. This is why I chose this specific piece. Surrealism shows us what art is really about - perception. Everyone has their own point of view, and until the creator tells us otherwise, we will all see it differently.

https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/unusually-favourable-conditions-for-a-beginning-wolfgang-lettl/YAFTuEuPTtuq5Q?hl=en

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Possibilities

Every painter has an infinite number of possibilities open to him. He faces a blank surface which he can transform with colours and lines into a space filled with life.

To accomplish this in a way that makes sense means searching for a motif, giving form to the motif, and constant self-criticism.

The first and depressing result of this endeavour and this self-criticism is insight into one's own incompetence; you become aware that you're an ass.

This insight weighs so heavily on the painter that he soon tries to compensate by being pretentious and full of himself; hence the impression that artists are arrogant.

(Text: Wolfgang Lettl)

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Unusually Favourable Conditions for a Beginning - Wolfgang Lettl - Google Arts & Culture

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Possibilities Every painter has an infinite number of possibilities open to him. He faces a blank surface which he can transform with colours and lines into a space filled with life. To accomplish this in a way that makes sense means searching for a motif, giving form to the motif, and constant self-criticism.

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Photos become portraits, this is a nice example of just that. In this portrait Estes captivates a beautiful New York bridge and the buildings that stand beside it. This is only one version of it. The materials that Estes uses this portrait is mostly oils on a canvas and it stands 84 x 84 inches.

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Composition with Portrait (1930 - 1935), Victor Brauner, Oil/Board, 23 3/5 × 31 2/5 in

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What mainly caught my eye with this piece is the background. I know that Brauner's portrait is really the focal point but I've noticed a pattern with surrealist's painters and this is a great piece to represent such pattern. There is a common pattern to paint blue skies, or clear/calming skies. I find this intriguing because surrealism is about unleashing the inner psyche. Is this just a technique for the art style or is there possibly something more to this? I'm not quite sure but it's definitely something I want to dive into more.

https://www.wikiart.org/en/victor-brauner/composition-with-portrait-1935

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Richard Estes is known for his photorealism portraits of the streets in NYC. Estes captivates the simple everyday life structures we see in an astonishing way. This portrait was created with acrylic paints on a canvas that stands 122 x 175.5 cm wide. I am so impressed on how Estes uses linear techniques and manages to show the reflection across the street all in one. It kind of gives this is what I see feeling.

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The Temptations of Saint Anthony(1947), Diego Rivera, Oil on Canvas, w1000 x h35 in

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From a long distance, this painting looks like a group of odd but innocence radishes. But once I clicked on the painting and took a closer look, I realized it's an extremely sexual group of radishes instead. I found this to be a great example of surrealism due to how sexual the movement was. Radishes are one of the most least sexual vegetables I can imagine. But I discovered that radishes were once considered an aphrodisiac and destroyed to get rid of sinfulness they produced. I found this piece to be surprising and I enjoy how shocking it is to see a group of radishes participate in an orgy.

https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/the-temptations-of-saint-anthony/OQGxTDHJq-POWA

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This self portrait of Willem Dafoe also known as the green goblin in Spider man is absolutely realistic. Close used color pencils, pencil shadings, this in one of two colors replicated of the photo grid image Close chose to replicate. It stands 138 x 111 cm. I am simply amazed at how realistic each pencil stroke and color pencil line made this portrait look.

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This is an incredible self portrait created by the artist Chuck Close. Close created this enormous self representation of himself using an airbrush technique and hand painted every single detail of himself. I found this portrait captivating because it looks like a black and white still image. When Close created this self portrait in an interview he states he wanted people to see in art and see him as a person. At that time Close says he was going through his self representation of a bad boy image.

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1940 Seated Nude It was created by Lee Krasner The materials she used was charcoal on paper the dimensions were 25 x 18 7/8" (63.5 x 48.0 cm The artwork is basically a naked women but the type of artwork is Abstract Expressionism And she wanted to show fashion during this time to and I feel like this is a different type of poetry because you can't see the woman you can see it but it's in a different way of style art and I think this is also an important artwork because during this era she met also another artist call in Jackson Pollock and they got married.If you ever want to see this artwork is located at the Museum of Modern Art, New York
https://www.wikiart.org/en/lee-krasner/seated-nude-1940

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The Son of a Man (1946), René Magritte, Oil on canvas, (45.67 in × 35 in)

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André Breton(1896-1966) is the leader of the Surrealist movement. Surrealism was described as “anti-art” or non-conformity during that time. The movement begun in 1924 and ended in 1966. It originated in France, but later grew popularity in North America.

Breton wrote one of the first surrealist manifesto. This movement was at first for literary works but moved on to other mediums. Brenton stated, “Psychic automatism in its pure state by which we propose to express- verbally, in writing, or in any other manner- the real process of thought. The dictation of thought, in the absence of any control exercised by reason and outside any aesthetic or moral concerns”. (Breton, 1924) Breton believed surrealism to be an anti-war protest. I understand his disgust towards war, as he was nurse during World War 1. During his time in the Nates military hospital is when he started writing and planting the seeds for surrealism. (The History of Graphic Design, 2021)

Some of the most famous artists were surrealists themselves. This includes Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, and to my surprise - Frida Kahlo. Breton believed that surrealism is not about technique, nor talent - surrealism is letting go reality and allowing your work to come through your unconscious mind or dream scapes. Breton coined this term as “surrealist automatism”,  and believed this was the key of surrealism.(Wiki, 2021)

A huge inspiration within the surrealist movement was Sigmund Freud. His concepts on dreams and psychoanalysis inspired the artwork of many famous paintings. Savaldor Dalí’s painting, Dream caused by the Flight of a Bee Around a Pomegranate One Minute Before Awakening(1944) (mouth full, I know) - was directly inspired by Freud’s dream theory.

Some visual characters are cubism and expressionism. I see surrealism using principles of variety, emphasis, and proportion. I could see artists using elements of color, space, and texture too. Another common technique is juxtaposition, “Juxtaposition can be used to show a metaphor or to convey a certain message. Many surrealist artists painted very realistically but had one displaced object that changed the painting entirely.” (Origins of Surrealism, 2017)

The surrealist movement begun as an anti-war movement. I believe due to Breton’s trauma in World War 1, he wanted to escape from the horrors of his reality - and coped by changing his conscious world to a dream land. The main goals for this movement was the exploration of the inner working’s of the mind. This art form was extremely spiritual, while also being experimental in the form of using drugs or even hypnosis.

The creation of the movement began after World War 1. The aftermath of WW1 and the Spanish Flu - caused a mass death toll. Orphans and disabled people rose after the war.  and German refugees fled to France but dealt with social exclusion. During this time, France was describes as a “mourning society”. (Post-War Societies)

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Another painting byJackson Pollock created in 1952 and the artwork is called Convergence  He said the meaning for this painting is to create freedom of speech and Expression on this painting called the Convergence  The type of materials he used he used oil paint he also used a canvas and the dimensions were 237 cm × 390 cm (93.5 in × 155 in) If you are ever trying to find this artwork especially this one called Convergence  It's located at Albright-Knox Art GalleryNew York City You could find it there.What I see in his artwork and particularly this one is that there's a lot of freedom of movement so there's no specific way so it's all over the place so there's no variety of movement in this artwork.

https://www.jackson-pollock.org/convergence.jsp

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1) Title: La Femme aux Phlox
2) Artist's Name: Albert Gleizes
3) Year Created: 1910
4) Media/Materials Used: Oil on canvas
5) Dimensions of the Pieces: 32.1 x 39.4 inches

In this artwork, I am attracted because there is a person in the artwork which made me focus on that particular thing. Also, I am attracted to the background due to the fact that it is kind of hard to tell what is in the background except for the person. Another thing that attracted me to this artwork is looking at what the person is doing. This artwork is an example of cubism since it consists of geometric shapes in the background and the person itself.

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1) Title: The Reservoir, Horta de Ebro
2) Artist's Name: Pablo Picasso
3) Year Created: 1909
4) Media/Materials Used: Oil in canvas
5) Dimension of the Pieces: 24 1/2 x 20 1/8 inches

The reason why this artwork has attracted my attention is the variation of colors that were put inside the shapes. Furthermore, the artwork attracted me by making the surface of the shapes so neat and organized. I generally feel that the geometric shape resembles skyscrapers and the background of it looks like the sky. This artwork consists of geometric forms and shapes since it doesn’t look flat nor two dimensional.

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Jackson Pollock Created in 1943 and the artwork is called the Mural It was one of the first artworks and basically the meaning behind it it was that basically he was saying there is no limits on the way you create art like the movement and expression

The materials he used was made with oil paint (and an off-white water-based paint) on linen, and is Pollock's largest canvas, measuring 2.43 by 6.04 metres (8 ft 0 in × 19 ft 10 in).The type of art movement of his kind is called Abstract Expressionism.If you ever wanted to see his first artwork his artwork of his first piece is located at The University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art

https://www.jackson-pollock.org/mural.jsp

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This painting was by Diego rivera Frida’s husband which represents all her wounds from the past.she suffered from a lot of operations that were done to her.

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What the water gave me (lo que El agua me dio)

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Frida never considered herself as a surrealistic person. In this painting she painted her reflections which were life and death, pain and happiness. Everything that occurred to her she painted. Painting was a way to express her feeling and pain.

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This painting represent two fridas which I think frida explained how she has a connection with her. Has frida wanted to become a doctor all life unfortunately she couldn’t because of the fatal accident that happened to her. This image can be that she is comparing two fridas with the same dreams and hopes.

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Henry ford hospital 1932 by Frida Kahlo 

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In this painting  she’s laying on a hospital bed with six things attached to her lower stomach all with umbilical cords. Here she is depicting what she went through with her miscarriage, the umbilical cords are attached to her uterus, a baby who was her son, a snail, a flower and metal medical instrument it seems like. In this painting it seems like she’s in pain laying on the bed with all the things she’s missing and longing for in her life.

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Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter that would paint things that happened to her while growing up. One of her biggest tragedies is when she had a bus accident and she described in her paintings.

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1) Title: House at Estaque
2) Artist's Name: George Braque
3) Year Created: 1908
4) Media/Materials: Oil on canvas
5) Dimensions of the Pieces: 15.9 x 12.7 inches

This artwork caught my attention since it is very interesting to have tree branches so close to houses. In addition, why this is interesting is because the shapes look so simple. I do find the tree branches stand out more than the houses that were drawn in this artwork although the title is called “House at Estaque.” In this case, this artwork is a good example for cubism since that it consists mostly comprised of geometric shapes and forms considering that there are variety of shapes in the artwork.

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Louis Armstrong, Jazz trumpeter from 1954 –1971, .Instruments: Vocals; trumpet

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Louis Armstrong was one of the most popular Jazz Trumpeter during this time. I was able to listen to a piece from What a Wonderful World and its amazing. His vocals are great and theres so much emotion when singing. I was also able to listen to a part of him playing the trumpet. There is so much talent and love for what he did. Louis Armstrong played a huge role in the Harlem Renaissance because his music influenced a lot of other jazz players making jazz to become so popular during this era.

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Jazz soon started to become very popular during this time. Many were influenced and would play in Jazz clubs with other entertainers. I went on youtube and listened to a few videos of the Jazz during that time and its really nice. Its different to what I listen to but the music was really nice and some artists have very string voices which I feel goes very well with the instrumental pieces.

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1) Title: Senecio
2) Author's Name: Paul Klee
3) Year Created: 1922
4) Media/Materials: Oil on canvas
5) Dimensions of the Pieces: 15.9 x 15 inches

The reason this piece of artwork caught my attention is that the face in this artwork is so unbalanced since that the right side of the face is yellow, while the left side of the face is in a different color. Moreover, I find that the eyes in the face are very mysterious because in my perspective it looks like the eyes are shifting to the left for some reason. In addition, I find this artwork quite intriguing on why one side of the face has an eyebrow while one doesn’t. This artwork represents cubism due to the fact that the artwork looks flat and it is two-dimensional.

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This work by Aaron Douglas incorporated color, texture, and graphics. He used abstract patterns that depicted the life of slavery to the life of Reconstruction. This caught my eye because it does not actually have faces on their, but actually just shadows.

Link: https://www.radford.edu/rbarris/Women%20and%20art/amerwom05/harlemrenaissance.html

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This painting represents the school life during the Harlem Renaissance. The artist did an amazing job representing and creating each person as if they were life like. This caught my attention because many of the paintings created during this time never showed any of the children's perspectives.

Link: https://www.columbusmuseum.org/i-too-sing-america/

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1) Title: Portrait of Pablo Picasso
2) Artist's Name: Juan Gris
3) Year Created: 1912
4) Media/Materials Used: Oil paint
5) Dimensions of the Pieces: 36 3/4 x 29 5/16 inches

This artwork draws my attention because there is a person in the artwork which is Pablo Picasso. Another thing that caught my attention is the variety of colors and the shapes of Pablo Picasso’s face and body structure. I do find this artwork quite abnormal as well which caught my attention since the palette is on Pablo Picasso’s body, instead of on his hands. Lastly, what caught my attention is that Pablo Picasso has some shades of blue in his outfit and near his head. This artwork is a good example of cubism art movement since that it consists of multiple geometric shapes.