The Art of the Jazz Age

These flashcards cover the key figures, movements, and artworks discussed in the lecture on The Art of the Jazz Age.

Roaring Twenties

A period in the 1920s marked by cultural, artistic, and social dynamism.

American Modernism

A movement in art characterized by a break from tradition and embracing new forms.

Charles Demuth

An American artist known for his painting 'I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold' created in 1928.

Georgia O’Keeffe

An influential American artist known for her paintings of flowers and southwestern landscapes.

Imogen Cunningham

A pioneering American photographer primarily known for her botanical images and portraits.

Man Ray

An American visual artist who spent most of his career in Paris, known for his avant-garde works.

Chrysler Building

An iconic Art Deco skyscraper in New York City designed by William Van Alen, completed in 1930.

Archibald Motley Jr.

An African American painter known for his vibrant depiction of jazz age life.

Thomas Hart Benton

An American painter and muralist known for his depictions of life in the United States.

Meta Warrick Fuller

An American artist known for her sculptures that addressed African American experience.

Yasuo Kuniyoshi

A Japanese-American painter and printmaker known for his eccentric style.

Frank Lloyd Wright

An American architect who played a significant role in modern architecture.

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum

Museum dedicated to the work of Georgia O’Keeffe located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The Lawrence Tree

A 1929 painting by Georgia O’Keeffe known for its vibrant colors and abstract style.

Rayograph

A type of photo technique used by Man Ray, created without a camera.

Egg tempera

A fast-drying painting medium made from colored pigments mixed with a water-soluble binder.

Palladium print

A photographic printing process that uses palladium salts to create prints.

Gelatin silver print

A photographic process common for black and white photographs until the digital age.

Social Conflicts

Artworks that depict societal issues and struggles, prevalent in the 1920s.

Jazz Age City Life

Artworks that capture the vibrancy and culture of urban life during the jazz age.

Lamar High School

The institution associated with the provided art reproductions and academic programs.

Art Resource

An organization that manages a collection of rights-managed art images.

Upson board

A high-density fiberboard used as a support surface for artwork.

Alfred Stieglitz Collection

A collection featuring works by notable artists, including but not limited to Man Ray.

Spring Sale at Bendel’s

A 1921 painting by Florine Stettheimer that captures a bustling shopping scene.

Let My People Go

An artwork by Aaron Douglas expressing themes of liberation and social justice.

Boy Stealing Fruit

A 1923 painting by Yasuo Kuniyoshi reflecting themes of innocence and mischief.

Criss-Crossed Conveyors

A 1927 photograph by Charles Sheeler illustrating industrial America.

Couple, Harlem

A 1932 gelatin silver print by James Van Der Zee capturing African American life.

Hands Resting on a Tool

A 1927 palladium print by Tina Modotti showcasing labor themes.

Watch

A 1925 oil on canvas painting by Gerald Murphy demonstrating modernity.

Ethiopia Awakening

A 1921 bronze sculpture by Meta Warrick Fuller illustrating African themes.

Leaf Pattern

A photographic work by Imogen Cunningham known for its intricate botanical designs.

Saturday Night

A 1935 painting by Archibald Motley Jr. depicting social gatherings during the Jazz Age.

America Today

A mural series by Thomas Hart Benton reflecting American society and culture.

Bowl and Plate

A ceramic artwork by Maria and Julian Martinez that embodies Native American craftsmanship.

Ford Motor Company Collection

A collection of art and photographs associated with the Ford Motor Company.

Harvard University Gallery of Art

An institution that holds significant art collections, including works by noted artists.

Artists Rights Society (ARS)

An organization that works to protect the rights of artists and their works.