Final Art Exam 1

Romanticism

A cultural movement valuing intuition and emotion over reason and technical virtuosity.

Sublime

Defined by Edmund Burke as intense feelings of arousal mixed with revulsion.

Landscape Painting

Became popular in the 19th century due to a fascination with picturesque rural regions as urbanization grew.

Manifest Destiny

The idea reinforced by Albert Bierstadt's landscape paintings of the American West.

Realism

An art movement influenced by the idea of observation and direct experience as the basis for knowledge.

Impressionism

An art movement characterized by capturing fleeting moments and viewers' emotional responses rather than detailed realism.

Modernism

An art movement highlighted by a focus on materials and techniques rather than realistic representation.

Cubism

An art movement that fractured objects into geometric forms and multiple viewpoints.

Existentialism

A philosophy denying the existence of absolute truths and emphasizing individual moral struggle.

Pop Art

An art movement that incorporated imagery from mass culture, often reflecting consumerism.

Site-Specific Art

Art created for a unique location, often enhancing the specific environment.

Superrealism

A style reflecting ordinary life, often depicting middle and lower-class Americans.

Color-Field Painting

A form of abstract art emphasizing large areas of color, often with a focus on the flatness of the canvas.

Performance Art

Art that involves live actions and interactions, often blurring the lines between art and life.

Conceptual Art

Art where the idea or concept behind the artwork is deemed more important than the actual physical piece.

Japonisme

The influence of Japanese art and aesthetics on Western art, particularly in terms of composition and color.