Art app Lesson 3

Realism

Realism

This method involves depicting subjects just as they appear in real life. The artist pays close attention to detail, striving to make the artwork look as lifelike as possible. An example of realism is "Girl with a Pearl Earring" by Johannes Vermeer, where the subject's features are intricately portrayed, resembling a photograph.

Abstraction

takes a departure from reality. Artists create artwork that doesn't directly resemble real-life objects. Instead, they use shapes, colors, and forms to convey their ideas. An example is Wassily Kandinsky's "Composition VIII," where shapes and colors blend to evoke emotions without directly representing anything recognizable.

Surrealism

goes beyond realism, presenting subjects that seem to exist in dreams and fantasies. Salvador Dalí's "The Persistence of Memory" is an iconic example, with melting clocks and distorted landscapes that create an otherworldly atmosphere.

Symbolism

In this method, the artist uses subjects that symbolize deeper meanings. The subject might resemble real life, but it's intended to represent abstract concepts. Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss" is an example where the embrace of the figures symbolizes love and unity.

Fauvism

employs vibrant, bold colors to convey emotions and sensations associated with the subject. Henri Matisse's "The Dance" uses vivid hues to evoke feelings of joy and energy, even though the subject is simplified human figures.

Dadaism

shocks by presenting real-life subjects in unconventional and sometimes unsettling ways. Marcel Duchamp's "Fountain," a urinal presented as art, challenges the traditional idea of art and forces viewers to question its meaning.

Expressionism

emphasizes emotions by depicting subjects in ways that evoke intense feelings. Edvard Munch's "The Scream" uses distorted shapes and colors to convey anxiety and fear, expressing a deeply emotional state.

Impressionism

captures the artist's impression of a subject, often emphasizing the effects of light. Claude Monet's "Impression, Sunrise" shows the play of light on water, focusing on the fleeting moment rather than intricate details.

Geographical Factors

For instance, the abundance of marble in Romblon, Philippines, has led to a prevalence of marble sculptures in the region. Similarly, Paete in Laguna, named after "paet" meaning chisel, is renowned for its intricate wooden sculptures due to the prevalent wood carving tradition.

Historical Factors

Jose Rizal's novels, "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo," reflect the events during the final century of Hispanic rule in the Philippines, vividly portraying the societal climate of that era.

Societal Factors

English writer Ben Johnson penned "Song to Celia" while Italian sonneteer Francisco Petrarch wrote poems for his beloved Laura. Societal expectations can dictate the subjects of paintings, sculptures, songs, dances, literature, and films.

Ideational Factors

Sigmund Freud's concepts influenced surrealist painters, while the belief that the human body is a beautiful subject gave rise to the Nudism school of thought.

Psychological Factors

Vincent Van Gogh's "Starry Night," believed to be painted during his stay in an asylum, reflects the turmoil of that period in his life.

Technical Factors

Painters employ various methods to distinguish their works, creating unique visual signatures.

Political Factors

During Spanish occupation, propagandists like Jose Rizal and revolutionists like Andres Bonifacio produced works criticizing Spain. Similarly, the Martial Law era saw artists creating works that exposed the abuses and injustices of the government.

Economic Factors

An abstract painter might transition to realism if abstract works fail to sell, reflecting the economic realities of sustaining a creative career.

Classic Style

emphasizes order, balance, and harmony. It often draws inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman art and literature. ———- works strive for clarity, restraint, and adherence to established rules. In visual arts, this might involve balanced compositions, idealized forms, and a sense of proportion. In literature, it could manifest as clear structure, rationality, and a focus on moral themes.

Romantic Style

—-, on the other hand, is characterized by emotional intensity, individualism, and a connection to nature and the sublime. Artists and writers often express intense feelings, celebrate the imagination, and explore the mysteries of existence. In art, this can be seen through dramatic scenes, vibrant colors, and a focus on emotion. In literature, it may manifest as a celebration of nature, exploration of personal experience, and a fascination with the supernatural.

Tragic

deals with serious and somber subjects, often involving the downfall or suffering of a protagonist due to their flaws or external circumstances. —— works evoke emotions such as pity, fear, and catharsis in the audience. —— stories may explore themes of fate, moral dilemmas, and the consequences of human actions. The —— style aims to elicit profound emotional responses and reflection on the human condition.

Comic

on the other hand, is characterized by humor, light-heartedness, and often, a happy resolution. —— works aim to entertain and amuse the audience by exaggerating human folly, absurd situations, and societal norms. —— often brings out laughter and a sense of joy, providing a contrast to the seriousness of tragedy. ——- stories may highlight misunderstandings, witty dialogue, and the reversal of expectations.

Subject

is the term used for whatever is represented in a work of art. The ——-of art means what the work of art depicts. It can be a thing, a person, a place, an event or idea.  It is used to refer to the thing represented, the immediately perceived subject matter when the work is first brought into the focus of attention.

Content

refers to the sensory, subjective, psychological, or emotional properties the viewers feel in a work of art. It is the emotional or intellectual message of an artwork. In other words, it is the meaning of the art. The meaning can be whatever the artist intends it to mean, and this meaning is shaped by the materials, techniques, and forms it makes use of, as well as the ideas and feelings it creates in its viewers.