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Dancer in Pigalle

Gino Savorini, 1912, Dancer in Pigalle,oil and sequins on plaster sculpted on the artist's

canvas, 69.2 x 49.8 cm, Museum of ArtB, Baltimore.

In our opinion we chose this work because of the technique he uses and its materials.

Techniques: Gino used oil paints and canvas as materials. His technique was representation of movement and speed, dynamism and energy, superimposed forms.

Students: Sabrina Álvarez and Lautaro Delgado.

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artist name: Henri Matisse

Artistic movement: Fauvism

He was born on December 32, 1869 and died on November 3, 1954

Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was a prominent French artist known for being one of the leaders of the art movement known as Fauvism, which emerged in the early 20th century.

Artistic Career: Matisse began painting at a relatively late age after an illness that left him convalescing. He studied art in Paris and developed a distinctive style that evolved throughout his career.

Fauvism: He was one of the main exponents of Fauvism, an artistic movement characterized by the bold and expressive use of color. The Fauves, including Matisse, sought to free color from its representative function and use it in an emotional and expressive way.

Most recognized works: "The dance", "The red studio", "The joy of life", among other.

Techniques:

Henri Matisse employed various techniques throughout his artistic career, adapting and experimenting with different media to explore his aesthetic vision.

Oil Painting: Matisse began his career primarily as an oil painter. In his early years, his style was more traditional, but over time he developed a freer and more expressive approach, especially during his Fauvist period. He used bold brushstrokes and intense colors to convey emotions and sensations.

Fauvism: As one of the leaders of the Fauvist movement, Matisse explored a technique in which color was freed from its purely representational function. He used vibrant and contrasting colors, applied flatly and without gradual shading, seeking to visually and emotionally impact the viewer.

Drawing and Outline: Along with his skill in painting, Matisse was an accomplished draftsman. He used drawing to explore and develop compositions before painting and also as an art form in itself. His ability to capture forms with precise, fluid lines is evident in many of his works.

Students: Facundo Lavega, Ramiro Portillo and Alan Franco

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Cubist Still Life, Pablo Picasso, 1914

In our opinion, we chose this work because of the innovative techniques and materials Picasso employed, as well as the profound impact it had on the art world.

Techniques and Materials:bPicasso used oil paints on canvas. His technique involved the fragmentation and reassembly of objects, often incorporating geometric shapes and multiple perspectives within a single plane. This approach was fundamental in depicting the complexity of forms and the essence of objects in a new, abstract manner, characteristic of the Cubist movement.

Students: Felipe Marañón, Lucia Rodriguez, and Guadalupe Pistón.

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CUBISM

José Victoriano González-Pérez, better known as Juan Gris, was a Spanish painter and illustrator who developed his activity mainly in Paris.

Artistic movement: Cubism

Birth: March 23, 1887, Madrid, Spain.

Died: May 11, 1927, Boulogne-Billancourt, France.

The author's technique is: Unlike Braque and Picasso, Gris never completely used a neutral palette, always opting for color. His compositional system, derived from the collage technique, is based, at the time of his maturity, on series of overlapping triangular, vertical and horizontal planes.

Most recognized crafts: Portrait of Pablo Picasso (1912)

The Musician's Table (1914)

Still life with a guitar (1913)

Juan Legua (1915)

Portrait of Josette Gris (1916)

Still Life with Checkered Tablecloth (1915)

Harlequin with Guitar (1919)

Guitar on a Table (1915)

Violin and Checkerboard (1913)

A Man in a Cafe (1914)

We chose this work because it represents how much you can do with sensilles with a bottle and knives.

Members: Yonathan Calandria, Mateo Collazo and Luciano Reyes.

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Salvador Dali

Surrealism

He was born on May 11/1904, (Figueras, Spain) and died on January 23/ 1989, (Figueras).

Was a Spanish Surrealist painter and printmaker, influential for his explorations of subconscious imagery.

Dali painting style matured with extraordinary rapidity, and from 1929 to 1937 he produced the paintings which made him the world’s best-known Surrealist artist.

Some of his best art works are: The Persistence of Memory (1931), Swans reflecting elephants (1937), Spider of the Evening (1940), The Temptation of Saint Anthony (1946), The Disintegration of the Persistence of Memory (1954).

Some techniques of Dali are: Paranoiac-Critical Method, Hyperrealism, Double Images and Optical Illusion, Symbolism, Dream Imagery and Photographic Precision.

We chose the work “Dessert” by Salvador because it’s bizarre and surreal character immediately captures attention and arouses.

Students: Nahuel Gonzales, Felipe Peraza and Rocio Lopez.

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Name: Henri Matisse

Art movimient: fauvism

He was born on December 31, 1869 and died on November 3, 1954.

was a 20th-century French painter and sculptor known for his contribution to the modern art movement called Fauvism and for being an important precursor of abstract expressionism.

Name of the art: madame matisse

We chose the work because we were struck by how he uses colors to create it, and the importance it gives to green.

The technique used in the work is oil on canvas.

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Carlo Carrà was an influential Italian painter, born on February 11, 1881, in Quargnento, Italy. He was a key figure in the Futurist movement, known for works like "The Funeral of the Anarchist Galli" (1911). Later, he shifted to Metaphysical Art, collaborating with Giorgio de Chirico. Carrà's style evolved to include more classical and realistic themes. He passed away on April 13, 1966, leaving a significant impact on modern art.

Carlo Carrà used various techniques throughout his career:

1. Divisionism: Early use of dots and strokes to blend colors.

2. Futurism: Dynamic compositions with bold colors and fragmented forms to depict motion and modernity.

3. Metaphysical Painting: Eerie, dreamlike scenes with clear lines and mysterious objects.

4. Classical Realism: Later work focusing on realistic landscapes and still lifes with precise brushwork.

Name of the Work:The red horseman

Its striking colors caught my attention

Manuel Britos

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Art movement: Dadaism

Born: November 1st, 1889 in Gotha, Germany.

Deceased: May 31th, 1978 in Berlin.

Relevant information: Hannah Höch was one of the Dada artists who worked on the photomontage technique with plastic intentions. She was also an important activist for women's rights, continually denouncing a sexist and misogynistic society.

Most recognized art craft:

Kitchen knife cut through the beer belly of the Weimar Republic

The Bride (Pandora)

Die Journalisten

Der Zaun

Imaginary Bride

Techniques: She worked on the photomontage technique with plastic intentions.

Why did we choose this artwork: The grey, and light blue colors work beautifully, also the dresses did catch our attention instantly.

Students: Agustina Sosa, Valentina Martinez, Anghelina Rodríguez, Sofía Ronqui.

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. Pablo Picasso

. Cubism

. Born on the 25th october

1881 died April 8 1973

. He was the great Genius of contemporary painting. Creator of cubism along and creation has placed him at the top of world painting.

. The Guernica

. Engravings, lithographs and linoleums

.I chose this work because I like it

Miguel Gularte

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Name of the Artist: Claude Monet

Art movement: Impressionism

Date and Place of Birth:

Born: November 14, 1840

Place: Paris, France

Died: December 5, 1926

Place: Giverny, France.

Relevant Information:

Claude Monet is one of the most famous and influential figures in the Impressionist movement. He was a pioneer in emphasizing the effects of light and atmosphere in his works.

Monet's home and gardens in Giverny, including the famous water lily pond, became central motifs in his later works.

He played a crucial role in organizing the first Impressionist exhibition in 1874, which included his famous painting "Impression, Sunrise" — the work from which the Impressionist movement derived its name.

Throughout his life, Monet faced financial struggles and personal tragedies, including the deaths of his first wife, Camille, and his second wife, Alice.

Most Recognized Artworks:

"Impression, Sunrise" (1872): This painting gave the Impressionist movement its name and is notable for its loose brushwork and focus on the effects of light.

"Woman with a Parasol - Madame Monet and Her Son" (1875): A portrait of his first wife, Camille, and their son, Jean, capturing the effects of light and movement.

"Water Lilies" series (1896-1926): A series of approximately 250 oil paintings depicting Monet's flower garden at Giverny, showcasing his fascination with water, light, and reflection.

"Rouen Cathedral" series (1892-1894): A series of paintings showing the façade of the Rouen Cathedral at different times of the day and in various weather conditions to study the effects of changing light.

"Haystacks" series (1890-1891): These paintings capture haystacks in different seasons and times of the day, emphasizing Monet's focus on natural light and its variations.

In "Woman with a Parasol" (1875), Monet employs:

1. Plein Air Painting: Created outdoors to capture natural light.

2. Loose Brushwork: To convey movement and spontaneity.

3. Light and Shadow Play: Emphasizes the effects of light on the figure and surroundings.

4. Bright Color Palette: Vivid, separated colors to create a vibrant atmosphere.

5. Upward Perspective: Highlights the figures from an angle that emphasizes their presence.

I choose "Woman with a Parasol" because it captures a fleeting moment with freshness and vibrancy. Monet’s use of loose brushwork and bright colors conveys a sense of freedom and beauty, making the painting both visually striking and emotionally evocative.

Lorena y Sofia B

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IMPRESSIONISM

Pierre Auguste Renoir

He was born on February 25,1841 and died on December 3,1991.

Relevant information: He was able to paint many different styles, even within the same painting. He created more than 6,000 works in a long career.

Known works: "Oarsman's Lunch","Chestnut in blossom","Two girls at the piano","Two sisters"

Technique: His technique was with shorter and faster brush strokes, using colors directly from the tube.

Our opinion of the painting: we chose this work for its style and for the striking and vivid colors.

Students:Guillermina Hopper,Agustina Godoy y Julieta Luzardo.

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The artist's name is Georges Braque, he was a French painter and sculptor, one of the initiators of Cubism along with Pablo Picasso.

His artistic movements were cubism, modern art, fovism and analytical cubism.

Georges was born on 05/13/1882 in France and died on 08/31/1963 in France.

His best-known work was "Houses in L'Estaque" which was created in 1908 and was done with the oil on canvas technique.

We chose this work because the shapes and its style of painting caught our attention and we found it very beautiful due to its particularity.

Antonella Diaz

Viviana Piston

Ingrid Villasante

Lucia Torres