Art History Final Exam Review

These flashcards cover key concepts and artists in Art History based on lecture notes for an upcoming exam.

What is Japonisme?

The French's infatuation with Japanese culture.

Who led the Impressionist movement?

Claude Monet.

What is Plein-Air painting?

Painting outside.

Who painted Mont-Sainte Victoire?

Cezanne.

How did Van Gogh's mental health influence his paintings?

It deeply influenced his artistic expression.

What are the qualities of Art Nouveau?

Curvilinear, organic shapes, reminiscent of nature; no straight lines or geometric patterns.

What is Rodin's Gates of Hell known for?

It is the source of the famous statue The Thinker.

What technique did Georges Seurat use in his paintings?

Pointillism, which involves using tiny little dots.

Who were the main artists of Cubism?

Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.

What influenced Picasso's collection of objects?

African Masks.

What was Henri Matisse known for as a leader of Fauvism?

Focusing mainly on the use of color.

What concept did Marcel Duchamp push?

The question of 'What is art?'

What parallels Kandinsky?

The relationship between music and visual art.

How did Surrealism relate to Sigmund Freud?

It was influenced by Freud's philosophy.

What is Salvador Dali's famous painting?

The Persistence of Memory.

How did Frida Kahlo's car accident influence her work?

It influenced her many works regarding pain and suffering.

What is Dorothea Lange's Migrant Mother about?

It addresses the Great Depression and immigrant suffering.

Who was Jacob Lawrence?

One of the most famous artists of the Harlem Renaissance.

What characterized Piet Mondrian's paintings?

He used primarily squares and rectangles.

What subjects did Georgia O'Keeffe often depict?

Close-ups of flowers.

What is Jackson Pollock known for?

His Gestural Paintings.

Who were leaders in Pop Art?

Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol.

What are Earthworks?

Art made from the earth.

What is Jean-Michael Basquiat known for?

His contributions to Graffiti Art.

What kind of photographs did Barbara Kruger focus on?

Photographs of women with added text.

What is Jenny Holzer known for?

Her use of LED boards featuring truisms.

What themes did Kiki Smith explore?

The AIDS pandemic and preoccupation with the body.