Metaphysical Ptg & Russian Constructivism Slides
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Q: Who are the main artists associated with Metaphysical Art?
A: Giorgio de Chirico and Carlo Carrà
Q: What is the title of Giorgio de Chirico's famous 1914 painting?
A: Mystery and Melancholy of a Street
Q: What is the main concept behind Metaphysical Painting?
A: Painting that which cannot be seen
Q: Which art movement was heavily influenced by Metaphysical Art?
A: Surrealism
Q: What kind of atmosphere do Metaphysical paintings often depict?
A: Timeless atmosphere using Classical & Renaissance architecture and statues
Q: What is a common technique used in Metaphysical Art to create unease?
A: Juxtaposition of unlikely elements like deserted squares and ominous shadows
Q: Which Italian art movement aimed to break with the past and embrace technology and speed?
A: Futurism
Q: Who were some of the key artists in the Futurism movement?
A: Balla, Boccioni, Carra, and Severini
Q: What themes were central to Futurism?
A: Technology, speed, youth, and violence
Q: What did Futurists believe about the world and art?
A: They believed the world is in constant movement and art should convey this movement
Q: Which art movement influenced Futurism but was considered too static by its followers?
A: Cubism
Q: What is the title of Severini's 1915 painting depicting a train?
A: Red Cross Train Passing a Village
Q: Which Russian art movement believed art should serve the Revolution?
A: Russian Constructivism
Q: Who were some of the key artists in the Russian Avant-Garde?
A: El Lissitzky, Malevich, Rodchenko, and Tatlin
Q: What materials were commonly used in Russian Constructivism?
A: Everyday materials like wood, metal, cardboard, glass, and plastics
Q: What technique was commonly used in Russian Constructivism to support their belief in technology?
A: Photomontage
Q: What was the rallying cry of Russian Constructivism regarding materials?
A: Truth to materials
Q: How did Russian Constructivism differ from Cubism?
A: It took Cubism to the people and applied it to revolutionary purposes
Q: What is the title of Rodchenko's 1924 advertising poster?
A: Untitled advertising poster
Q: What was the goal of Russian Constructivist artists?
A: To serve the Revolution and the new Soviet system
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