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Post Modern, 1980-Present

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       Postmodernism was the relevant era from the 1980 to present. Post modern art rejects the use of abstraction. They were forward thinkers and had a lot of technological influences in this time as well. Installation art and performance art slowly began to be a popular form of art as well as Graffiti art and environmental art.                 Installation Art is an art that an artist has designed or created for a certain area or location. Typically, they are created for public enjoyment and put into public places, but not always. Sometimes, unfortunately it has happened, but artist have created masterpieces and they are actually not permitted in the area or they are not permanent.      This sculpture was created by Cai Guo-Qiang in 2006. It was called “head on”. This sculpture is a life size replica of 99 wolves in a glass wall. The wolves are to represent the historical issues that have been between West and East Germany. The wolves were created in Quanzhou touwn in Fujian Provin
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World War 1

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       World War 1 was fought 1914-1918. Russia, France, and Britain fought against the Central Powers, which were Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey (Ottoman Empire). Over 15 million people perished in this war. By the time the war was over there was 24 countries involved in this war, some of the countries included Australia, Japan, and South Africa.                 The war began when the Austrian Archduke, Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a Serbian named Gavrilo Princip in Bosnia. The assassination led to the beginning of the war. The was then developed due to a network of alliances countries had with each other. As the war continued, more and more countries ended up joining to help their allies, which is how the was ended up being fought with 24 countries involved. World War One was known or was thought to be the war to end all wars. “The Canadians at Ypres” By: William Barnes-Wollen (1915)      The war was also considered as the Modern War. This is because during the war, ne
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Impressionism VS Post-Impressionism Art

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  The art I found that I liked the most in the Romantic era was the Impressionist art. The last quarter of the 19 th century was when Impressionist became a new art form and became popular. In 1890, it was finally recognized as art and word spread and touched many people. One of my favorite things about Impressionism art was the most important part of it was the way the artist worked instead of only worrying about the outcome. The painting was important, but not as important as how the author got there and what they did to create it, for example, what brush stroke did they use? Why? I liked how the artist would use fleeting moments in time they have witnessed or been through or even an impression for inspiration. It would be open to interpretation not only from the Artist but from the people who are looking at the painting. It is not supposed to be one way because no one knows the true moment besides the author and anyone else who witnessed or partook in it. So, they are able to pai
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Rococo vs Neoclassical Art - By: Heather McAloon

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       There were two different types of visual arts in the Morality and the Art of the Classical era. The two visual types were Rococo and Neoclassical. Rococo existed around the mid 1700’s and had dominated the time until around 175 when Neoclassical took over and began dominating the art world.        Rococo style tends to favor pastel colors and curving shapes and tended to lean toward the ruling classes. Rococo art was similar to Baroque art by being ornamental, however, the Rococo style was much more elegant and light. Paintings were typically romanticized and feminine and sometimes to the point of being pleasure-seeking. Typically, real life wont be reflected at all.   This way was popular until Neoclassical began to take over.  The Swing By: Jean-Honoré Fragonard 1767             The Swing was created in 1767 by Jean-Honoré in the Rococo art era. This painting is now located in the Wallace Collection at the Hertford House in Manchester Square. Fragonard was a student of B
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Apollo and Daphne; Created by: Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini

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  Apollo and Daphne ; Created by: Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini was an architect and sculpture in Italy. He was considered to be a prodigy, especially during his early years. Bernini is known in history as the master of baroque in the 17th and the 18th century . ” Many individuals compared him to Michelangelo. Bernini typically did sculptures that seemed as if it was an action or movement that was frozen. The goal was to be able to look at the sculpture and see it as moving or what it could be doing. They were typically subjecting from the biblical or mythological era.   A few examples of his work are Aeneas, Anchises, and Ascanius (1619), The Rape of Proserpina (1621-1622), Apollo and Daphne (1622-1625), and David (1623-1624). Bernini was one of the aspects in the influence of royalty, because everyone craved having artwork that has as much detail and being in constant motion in a stand still state. The more you have to represent your wealth and power the better
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Adam and Eve by Albrecht Durer

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  Albrecht Durer created Adam and Eve in 1504. This was the only artwork that Durer signed his whole name too. Albrecht Durer was determined that there was the ideal form to have and to draw, and that there was a way to learn how to draw those images. The ideal form for Durer started with Adam and Eve where they were the first couple to have nearly symmetrical idealized poses. Durer “ described using a ruler and compass during the construction of the Adam and Eve figures in order to get the metrics completely correct in line with the theory of perfect human geometry that he was developing.” (Adam and Eve Engraving). Humanism was used in creating the art. The poses of Adam and Eve are very similar. They both have one arm bent and held up while the other arm is down, and they both have weight on one leg while the other leg is sort of off to the side. “The figure of Adam is reminiscent of the Hellenistic Apollo Belvedere, excavated in Italy late in the fifteenth century.” (Adam and Eve,
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Photo of "Red Coat Woman" By: Allister Firth

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      "Red Coat Woman" By: Allister Firth      This photo was taken by Allister Firth. He has his own photography business. Photography is the type of art that I am mostly interested it. This work of art is called, "Red Coat Woman".      I choose this photo because I love looking at the photos from Scotland and it is my dream to go there. I was actually named after the Heather flowers in Scotland. I also love hearing about the history of the castles in Scotland. If you look past the red dree woman, you will see a castle from there. Allister Firth is one of the talented photographers who get the opportunities to photograph  the history of Scotland. The first thing that draws your attention to the photo is the contrast of the red compared to the rest of the different shades of grey in the photo. It really enhances the red and makes it stand out. You can even see how the shading on the corners and edges being a little darker to show the distance. The lines are remarkab
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