Avant-garde and Hungarian Neo-Avant-garde Art in the Late 20th Century

A set of vocabulary flashcards focusing on key terms and concepts related to avant-garde and neo-avant-garde movements in art during the second half of the 20th century.

Abstract Expressionism

An art movement (1940s-1950s, USA) characterized by spontaneous and gestural painting, focusing on the process of creation rather than the final product.

Drip Painting

A technique associated with Abstract Expressionism where paint is dripped or poured onto the canvas, exemplified by artists like Jackson Pollock.

Pop Art

An art movement (1950s-1960s, USA and England) that incorporates images from popular culture, utilizing techniques like screen printing and repetition.

Op Art

A movement from the 1960s that creates optical illusions and effects on the viewer through the rhythmic repetition of colors and patterns.

Hyperrealism

A style of painting from the 1960s-1970s that aims to create an incredibly realistic depiction of subjects, almost indistinguishable from photographs.

Tilt, Tűr, Támogat (TTT Principle)

A guiding principle in Hungarian art that categorized artistic expressions into three responses to censorship: prohibit, tolerate, and support.

Iparterv Exhibitions

Significant 1968-1969 exhibitions in Hungary that showcased the neo-avant-garde generation.

Hard-edge Painting

A style characterized by geometric abstraction, using strong colors and sharp geometric shapes, represented by artists like Bak Imre and Nádler István.

Lyrical Abstraction

A Hungarian equivalent of Abstract Expressionism, emphasizing emotional expression and spontaneity in painting.

Szürenon Exhibition

A pivotal exhibition in Hungary displaying works influenced by pop art, op art, and hyperrealism.