The document discusses various art styles including realism which depicts objects as they normally appear, and expressionism which emphasizes subjective feelings over descriptions of the outer world. It also describes techniques such as elongation, shortening, distortion, and mangling which present the subject in altered forms, as well as cubism using geometric figures and fauvism characterized by bright colors.
The document discusses various art styles including realism which depicts objects as they normally appear, and expressionism which emphasizes subjective feelings over descriptions of the outer world. It also describes techniques such as elongation, shortening, distortion, and mangling which present the subject in altered forms, as well as cubism using geometric figures and fauvism characterized by bright colors.
The document discusses various art styles including realism which depicts objects as they normally appear, and expressionism which emphasizes subjective feelings over descriptions of the outer world. It also describes techniques such as elongation, shortening, distortion, and mangling which present the subject in altered forms, as well as cubism using geometric figures and fauvism characterized by bright colors.
they normally appear. Portray the subject as it is. Very objective What you see, is what you get. The artist simply describes… ELONGATION - The subject is presented in an elongated or extended manner. SHORTENING- the subject is presented in a shortened manner. DISTORTION- the regular shape is twisted out, or in a misshapen condition. MANGLING- the subject is presented in a cut or mutilated, lacerated,manner. CUBISM- predominantly the used of geometrical figures; originated by Picasso. Founded in Paris in 1924 by Andre Breton It is characterized as “non-sensical”. Its main aim is to provoke and shock the public. DADA- “hobby horse” 1916 Zurich Switzerland by Marcel Duchamp It emphasizes on man’s “inner-world”; the subjective feelings rather than the descriptions of the outer world. E.g. “The Scream” by Edvard Munch (1893) It is characterized by the used of extremely bright colors in order to express joy, pleasure and comfort. France in 1903-07 by Henri Matisse. It expresses motion, movement and dynamism. Small vibrant dot of colors leading to Pointillism.