Art Making and Exhibiting Revision

subject matter

images and concrete forms that you can see in the artwork

medium

material used to create artwork

aesthetic qualities

general mood of the artwork

impressionism

theme/general idea: scenes of life in action

medium: painting

techniques: loose painted, subject matter muted

time and place: France (1870-1885)

• painted outdoors; en plein air

surrealism

theme/general idea: represent the unconscious mind; sexuality, desire, violence

medium: painting, sculptures

aesthetic: unsettling, off-putting

time and place: Paris (1896-1966)

cubism

theme/general idea: three dimensional subjects on a flat canvas

medium: painting, pastel

techniques: geometric outlines and cubes, abstract shape, simplified details

art element/art principles: shapes, colour, line

time and place: 1905-1930

renaissance

theme/general idea: realistic depiction of individual human interests, needs, abilities

medium: painting, sculptures

art element/art principles: symmetry

time and place: Italy and Greece (1400 - 1600)

abstract expressionism

theme/general idea:

• artist’s mood, emotion, subconscious thoughts

• unable to identify a recognisable subject

medium: large scale work on canvas

techniques: planned or unplanned approach

art element/art principles:

time and place: Europe (1945-1955)

art elements

building blocks manipulated to create artwork; marks on the surface to enhance quality of work

art principles

way art elements are arranged to express and evoke feelings and ideas

thematic exhibition design : things to consider

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• position of artwork

• wall and floor

• furniture

• sightlines

• labels

• framing