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Dominique Enz Mrs. Oren Period 10

Good afternoon… I did my senior graduation project on abstract art.


Images:

Image:   'Paint Brushes' http://www.flickr.com/photos/36002095@N08/4360710819 flickr
Image:   'Vivid Colors: Paintbrushes' http://www.flickr.com/photos/9595367@N07/2260846375
Image:   'Artomatic 2009 Painting' http://www.flickr.com/photos/7471115@N08/3627249316
Image:   'Painting Pictures' http://www.flickr.com/photos/34342620@N06/3294531381
Image:   'Art Room Still Life' http://www.flickr.com/photos/46602640@N00/2346098898
Overview
                                  ! Class Activity

                                  ! PowerPoint presentation

                                  ! Show application

                                  ! Class Activity




Here is my presentation overview summed up. I will present the PowerPoint to give you a better understanding of abstract art. Then
I will show you my application and finally we will do something as a class.




Images:

Image: '"Bacon and eggs"' http://www.flickr.com/photos/48094050@N00/74298451
http://flickrcc.bluemountains.net/index.php?terms=presentation&page=1
Thesis
                                     Abstract art is very difficult
                                       to define, as its definition
                                      is very broad, however it’s
                                              ultimately a form of
                                            expression conveying
                                        feeling and emotion that
                                         will continue to grow in
                                                       popularity.




Abstract art is very difficult to define, as its definition is very broad, however it is ultimately a form of expression conveying feeling
and emotion that will continue to grow in popularity.


Images:

Brown, Merrick. [mb] Metallic Paint Swirls. 7 Jan. 2007. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Mar.      2010. http://search.creativecommons.org/#.
Why




                                                                      LoParco




Why this topic? Why art?

I love art and I ultimately picked this subject because a lot of people claim they aren’t artistic, but that is false because everyone is. Art in
one’s life as a whole creates balance that leads to happiness.

As a whole, all genres of Art are needed by our young.
Arts education strengthens student problem-solving, critical thinking skills.
It also adds to overall academic achievement, school success, and preparation for the work world and
It gives some students something to look forward to throughout the day thus making school more enjoyable.

It adds to individuals Expression, communication, exploration, imagination, and cultural and historical understanding

One could say it creates balance in the day because it lets one leave all the other academically mind boggling material behind. In addition, art
also works the other side of the brain where creativity is needed, it connects people to their other side
which ultimately creates overall balance and an all knowing characteristics


Images:

Image: 'Color Our World' http://www.flickr.com/photos/84658470@N00/533256458
Ask Your Se
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                                         YES? NO?           Heller




What do you think...?

Is Art always portraying a materialistic object?

People think that in general art needs to show an object or something visual. This is not true for art can be anything. A simple dot
on a white canvas can stimulate the senses and create questions about what the creators thoughts and feelings were.

Once again it’s a great way to express oneself and stimulate ones brain

Images:

Image: 'Remnants' http://www.flickr.com/photos/15923063@N00/3380716531
“The main point is that all sorts of visual art – like all
                                      kinds of music, literature, film, dance, and theater – can
                                           be a source of tremendous pleasure. Traditional
                                         paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and photo-
                                      graphs have long been appreciated in this way; my intent
                                      here is to make it clear that art with no apparent subject
                                      matter, and even art that is difficult to recognize, at first,
                                        as art, can also provide viewers with great intellectual
                                            stimulation and sheer, visceral joy” (Heller 11).




Even though nonobjective art doesn’t show a direct object one can identify, it still does stimulate the brain and it brings joy to
mind (to some). It may not have the same characteristics possessed by other arts where the object and moral lay in front of you,
however, it may, if not, stimulate the intellectual side of the brain more when you really try to gain an understanding of the
painting or piece.

Images:

Image: 'Unity' http://www.flickr.com/photos/22820831@N02/2274455077
Clarification




                                                                        ! Debate




                                                                                  Heller




There is a lot of debate over the true beginning of “modern art” for historians claim people have been creating abstract art for millions of years while others argue
that its nothing older then 1500s. There are those that even argue that it’s exclusively a 20th century art movement.
Modern art history traditionally referrers almost exclusively to European painting, sculpture, and architecture between 1789 and World War II,
But then also Italian Renaissance call art of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries modern.

(personally) The history of abstract art could be considered a really confusing subject because one thing leads to the next and then that source leads you right
back to the beginning.

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Between 1789 and World War II
      European painting, sculpture, and architecture was considered Modern art history
            Modern art history
Fourteenth and fifteenth centuries
      The Italian Renaissance call art modern

Images:

Image:   'Resistant' http://www.flickr.com/photos/67499195@N00/2202529878
Image:   'Tempus Fugit' http://www.flickr.com/photos/78415063@N00/3653798126
Image:   'Transit spatio-temporel (Time & Space Transit)' http://www.flickr.com/photos/78415063@N00/3517477267
Image:   'Time Tangents' http://www.flickr.com/photos/78415063@N00/4265421833
“In terms of visual art,
                                        avant-garde has generally
                                        been applied to the leaders
                                         of convention-breaking
                                        modern movements” (Heller




This directly relates to a the slide previously. This quote is proving that avant-garde is a word used to classify some new pieces of
nonobjective work. Its basically saying that ground breaking movements in abstract art are visually new and can be considered
abstract even in the abstract world. Avant-garde is meant as a break through in this field.

Images:

Wall. 28 Feb. 2008. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Mar. 2010.      http://search.creativecommons.org/#.
Clarification Continued
                                   
 
   
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       Closer

                                   
 
   

                                   
 
                  Look




                                                             Heller


The term modern art is used very generally, but how its going to be used throughout the presentation is in reference to avant-
garde. This word originally came from the military, where its been referred to as the first set of troops.

Abstraction simply is a distorted image while a more precise definition of abstract art would be in reference to non objective/
nonrepresentational art ….. One can say its avant-garde

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Generally used
      Avant-garde
            Word originally came from the military, where its been referred to as the first set of troops
“Pure” abstraction
      Non objective
      Nonrepresentational art

Images:

Image: 'Nouveau Clouseau' http://www.flickr.com/photos/81183474@N00/2412286536
Two Main Concepts




As a whole one can safely state that there are two types of abstract paintings.
One
                                   ! Abstracted pieces (taken from
                                     nature or man made objects)
                                   ! Objective
                                   ! Close ups




                                                               Hahn



There are two subcategories
Objective abstraction
Close up pieces (also one could look at it as a photo being taken with a macro lens)


Image: '...Burn the Rainbow...' http://www.flickr.com/photos/25572591@N07/4510834607
'Bittersweet' Contemporary Floral Abstract Painting by Elizabeth Chapman

The first type of abstract painting portrays objects that have been abstracted from nature.
Although what you see may not look realistic to the untrained eye the painting has more too it.

Hahn

Images:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4l-FkGxnG7Q/SwIDbxSjNMI/AAAAAAAABIw/PEVWcJPSD-o/s1600/bittersweet.jpg
Her is another objective abstraction, although digitally created one can see how it is abstracted. Its broken up into different parts
like a puzzle or even a low grade digital photo. When the image is shrunk or seen from further away the image comes out.

Hahn

image:

http://www.onlymp.com/gallery/faces/face3.jpg
Leaf




This is a leaf close up abstract painting

It is close enough that it confuses one, but it has also enough clues that you can at least get an idea of what you are looking at.


Hahn

image:

http://popartmachine.com/blog/colorful-pop-art-leaf-plant-abstract-painting.html
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                                                                  Hahn




2nd type of abstract painting… sometimes referred to as "pure" abstract art,
Which is more obtuse style and in its final stage very unique.

Such paintings do not reflect any form of conventional reality
all you see are shapes, colors, lines, patterns, and so on. Its wholly based off what the artist at that time felt.


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No form of reality
      Shapes
      Colors
      Lines
      Patterns

Hahn

image:

Image: 'peaked' http://www.flickr.com/photos/14784969@N08/2807969915
A further Look

                                                          UNDERSTANDING




                                               OVERWHELMING
                                                                Hahn




Although they have designs, shapes or colors that do not look like specific physical objects, one can be in for a surprise. As such,
abstract paintings are a lot harder to understand than representational paintings. When one looks at an abstract painting, you
often have no idea what it is you are actually seeing. This leads to people getting overwhelmed at museums after only a few hours
and getting a head ace. And then there are those who have no interest in the piece and just pass it and go on to the next one that
is objective, but with further understanding of the techniques and procedures taken…one can understand the basic concept of
what the artist is trying to convey to the audience.

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They’re different.
Designs, shapes and colors do not look like specific physical objects
 Harder to understand than representational paintings
      No idea what your looking at

Images:
Image: 'Montagues and Capulets' http://www.flickr.com/photos/9619972@N08/1342738724
Just for show, this piece here is a great example of “pure” abstraction.

Images:
Image: 'untitled' http://www.flickr.com/photos/54582108@N00/163172772
Here is another piece. I just want you to see some different styles.

Images:
Image: 'Berlin Stories: Step 7 - 4th layer' http://www.flickr.com/photos/52417163@N00/4522741730
Analyzing Abstract Art




                                                                 Hahn




In order to truly appreciate a work of art-
you need to see it as more than a single, isolated creation. If you don’t understand this environment, then one wont understand
the painting.
 One will never be able to appreciate what the artist has to offer you if you don’t become a student.
When you study the work of a particular artist make, sure to gain an understanding of the artist background and or the time he/
she created the piece of work.
It makes sense to learn something about his life and the culture in which he lived.

When analyzing abstract art you always need to think outside of the box
Art will stay around for a long time, however, it is not timeless because every piece is created in a particular environment.

Images:
Image: 'couleurs' http://www.flickr.com/photos/47757737@N00/3012125403
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                                    1905-1915




                                                                            1910




                                                    O
                                                                                                Jansen


This time line gives one a better understanding and summary of the art movements that occurred throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.


1905-1915
      **Pablo Picasso and Georges Braques create cubism.
      Henri Matisse's fauvism serves as a bridge between post-impressionism and expressionism.
      Before Picasso even created cubism in 1907, the painting Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, sparked artists to create abstractism

1910
      First signs of pure abstract art Kandinsky, Mondrian.

             **1910 – the period of Cubism invention by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque



             Images:
             http://blog.digitalcontentproducer.com/briefingroom/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/history-id.jpg
             Image: 'untitled' http://www.flickr.com/photos/74531053@N00/2655147821
This is the painting the ultimately sparked abstraction although its credit is not seen because it was in Picasso's private collection.

<http://www.mcs.csueastbay.edu/~malek/Artfolder/Pablo.html >.

Images:

http://fileserver5.personaldb.net/Files/u0soon/Images/pica1.jpg
Continued

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                                                                                        Jansen




1912-1925
      Piet Mondrian and Kasimir Malevich's supematism and constructivism lead to the creation of pure abstract art.

1925-1945
      geometric abstraction was favored during this time and painterly automatism.

“Suprematism was preceded by cubism, the Big Bang of abstract art. While never pure abstract art, Picasso's creation of cubism,
around 1910, inspired other artists to take the visual arts to cubism's ultimate consequence: pure abstract art.

Jansen

Images:
Image: 'blanc noir rouge' http://www.flickr.com/photos/61895332@N00/4311394190
Image: '8/365 (2009) Dulux Primrose Yellow' http://www.flickr.com/photos/13703367@N00/3181877876
Image: 'Almost, Almost Blue' http://www.flickr.com/photos/51035555243@N01/250470370
Continued

                                    1945


                                                                    Present

                                                           Jansen




1945-1960
     Painterly automatism becomes more extreme in abstract expressionism and art informal
     Some artists combine automatism with geometric abstraction.

1960-1980
     beginning of abstract art with design characteristics, as in Op Art, Pop Art and contemporary geometric abstraction.

1980-present
     Postmodernism


Images:
Image: 'Return to the studio. September' http://www.flickr.com/photos/44586678@N00/1755431195
Valerig, Klinkov - Abstract painter. http://www.klinkov.com/abstract-art-style
Styles
                                                       ! Impressionism
                                                       ! Fauvism
                                                       ! Expressionism
                                                       ! Cubism
                                                       ! Surrealism
                                                       ! Automatism
                                                       ! Op Art

                                                                                                Wanczura




Abstract art- can either be nonobjective or distorted images.
Can find all the fallowing in abstract art in one way or another.

This is why people always get confused while discussing this subject.

Contemporary – basically another name for abstract art. I Just never mentioned it till now. (don’t want to confuse my audience)

The Impressionist painters preferred to paint outside and studied the effect of light on objects. Their preferred subjects were landscapes and scenes from daily life

Fauvism - with strong and vivid colors

Expressionism – simplified… some kind of a German modern art version of Fauvism

Cubism had strong roots in African tribal art. In cubism, geometrical forms and fragmentations are favored. Everything is reduced to cubes and other geometrical forms (geometric abstraction)

Surrealism - emphasizes the unconscious… importance of dreams, the psychological aspect in arts

Automatism – basically means an artist embrace chance and improvisation

Op art - expressed itself with reduced geometrical forms - black and white contrasts/ very brilliant colors


Postmodernism – basically all the past movements. These artist believed that there were no further movements to overcome thus just sit back and continue to paint.

Image: 'Splash of Color' http://www.flickr.com/photos/29228990@N02/3619009964
Next I will show some of the most famous and ground breaking artist of “pure” abstraction.
Piet Mondrian
                                  ! Came to the United States at the
                                    beginning of World War II

                                  ! Broadway Boogie Woogie, 1923

                                  ! His perception of Jazz




Coming at the beginning of WWII…
He painted in a spare, precise, geometric way using mostly red, blue and yellow.

This image portrays his view of the Boogie Woogie Song…everyone’s views are different for I feel like I’m looking at some type of
video game
Lines show beat
Colors show feeling and expression of ones inner being

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/artists/mondrian/

Mondrian, Piet. Broadway Boogie Woogie -1942. 11 Oct. 2009. N.p., n.d. Web. 3  Mar. 2010. http://search.creativecommons.org/#.
Piet Mondrian - 1930




Piet Mondrian, Composition with Red, Blue and Yellow, 1930, oil on canvas, 50.8 x 50.8 cm

Neo-plasticism


http://www.dpcdsb.org/NR/rdonlyres/1823A9A9-12E5-460F-9D1E-03AB6B64F9A2/36154/1022Composwredblueyellow.jpg
Wassily Kandinsky




Russian painter
World War II (1939-1945)
His desires for inner expression led him to develop the bases of non-representational art.
As well as skilled he was creative in using color, geometry, and pure, non-objective art. He began painting instead of impressionist works.
He was also one of the first artist to explore the principals of “pure” abstraction.

Remains one of the most influential artists in abstract art

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Russian painter
World War II (1939-1945)
Remains one of the most influential artists in abstract art
Contributions towards the art of true abstraction

The artist must train not only his eye, but his soulKandinsky, On the Spiritual In Art, 1912
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Wassily_Kandinsky

Image: '4 Kandinskys 1 Admirer' http://www.flickr.com/photos/28110584@N04/3958826760
Image: 'Paleta de Colors // Colour Palette' http://www.flickr.com/photos/40418474@N00/4043404303
Several Circles - 1926




Circles are a dominant trait and motif in the art created by Vasily Kandinsky
Composition VIII - 1923




Wassily Kandinsky's "Composition VIII"
1923; Oil on canvas; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York
Henri Matisse


                                    ! One of the greatest artists of his time.

                                    ! Open to new styles

                                    ! Never afraid to be different




                                                              Leight




During the 1900-1950s he was one of the greatest artists of his time.
Henry was open to new styles and used many different ones. He was always one step ahead in art fashion with his inventive styles
of art

He is generally know best for fauvism, the use of bright colors.




http://www.robink.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/blue-wall.jpg
The Creole Dancer -
                                   1950




Although a cut out, one can see how his style caused a stir. His style of creating objective abstraction with bright colors

THE CREOLE DANCEr
Musée Matisse, Nice
1950

Images:

http://www.henri-matisse.net/cutouts/j.html
The Green Line - 1905




The Green Line (Portrait of Madame Matisse)

One of his earlier pieces. You can see the transition of objective to non objective.

Image:

http://www.henri-matisse.net/paintingselect/ab.html
“In the early twentieth century, art was
                                     moving towards abstraction. The
                                     handling of paint in Impressionist art
                                     generally exhibits a more abstract
                                     approach than in nineteenth-century




                                                         OPEN TO PUBLIC




This quote provides proof of the moving era. It is clear that Pure abstraction is gaining popularity and acceptance throughout the
world.
-
Picasso
                                    ! Spanish painter and sculptor

                                    ! considered the greatest artist of the
                                      20th century.

                                    ! unique as an inventor of forms and
                                      techniques




                                                             Leight



Picasso is considered the greatest artist of the 20th century for his innovation in styles and techniques.
Has created over 20,000 works
Considered as a “master of various medias and one of the “most prolific artists in history


Image: 'art waiting' http://www.flickr.com/photos/60466964@N00/233512791
Reservoir at Horta -




Picasso, Pablo Reservoir at Horta Horta de Ebro, summer 1909 Oil on canvas 23 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. (60 x 50 cm.) Private collection
Daix 280

Images:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/3776587142_53a0fa46ca_o.jpg
The Guitar Player -




PICASSO, Pablo The Guitar Player Cadaques, summer 1910 Oil on canvas 100 x 73 cm Musee National d'Art Moderne, Centre
Georges Pompidou, Paris Zervos II, 223; DR 362

Images:

http://www.galeriehilt.ch/images/Kunstgeschichte/KG%20kubismus.jpg
The
                                                     Future
                                           “The relationship between spirit and
                                            painting represents but one of many
                                               facets of art history. The rapid
                                         technological development of humankind
                                           in the twentieth century has led to an
                                           expansion in creative interest. Artists
                                            continue to work with new tools and
                                         comment on the new knowledge, most of
                                         which is not related to art or spirituality.”



                                                           OPEN TO PUBLIC




With new technologies pure art has ventured far across the spectrum of possibilities.
A lot of abstract art we see today…. is computer made…digital.
new technologies allows new media to hit the streets for young artists to discover

Images:

Image: 'valley road' http://www.flickr.com/photos/53074617@N00/2446021340
Application




My application involved me applying my skills to demonstrate a few different kinds of abstract art.
What exactly..
                                   ! Created

                                   ! Never done before

                                   ! Challenging




For my application I used all my research and applied it by creating some works of art. Some took longer then others, but I edged
towards nonobjective art/ “pure” abstraction over the other styles. It was fun and stimulating to create these pieces. I created a few
that had no object, just color play and texture.
Materials

                                       ! Acrylic paints

                                       ! Paint brushes

                                       ! Primer

                                       ! Canvases

                                       ! Canvas stand




Its relatively easy to paint - really one can use any type of paint, however, when going a step above the standards, high grade
acrylics and oil paints are used.

Image: 'Art studio' http://www.flickr.com/photos/75631680@N00/3210162774
Getting Started




Set up station
Prep canvas
Sep up canvas for painting
Applying the paint
To begin painting one must first prep the canvas. To prep the canvas one needs to quickly wipe it with a damp cloth and then once
it is dry you can move on. Applying the primer onto the canvas can be messy, thus one has to paint thin layers on (2 to 3 times)

Once the primer is dry one can set the canvas up on the stand and begin painting
Techniques used
                                 ! Brushing

                                 ! Finger painting

                                 ! Smearing

                                 ! Tape painting

                                 ! Dabbing




Using these techniques I created my paintings. Texture is a vital role in all art because it gives it depth and meaning. I would
describe it as cake with icing, but the icing is the texture/technique. Sometimes a simple cake with a simple clean icing job is all
that is needed, but on other occasions a choppy application is needed. Then again on some occasions a really decorative job is
needed. It all depends on what the artist wants to portray.

Image:   'Blue & Brush' http://www.flickr.com/photos/71221880@N00/118947879
Image:   'Ikea paint brush' http://www.flickr.com/photos/25116523@N07/2612479135
Image:   '47/365' http://www.flickr.com/photos/90231525@N00/4371980464
Image:   'Paint swirls 2' http://www.flickr.com/photos/55046645@N00/354171958
Image:   'end of the rainbow' http://www.flickr.com/photos/53367917@N00/35006163
Image:   'concrete plotch' http://www.flickr.com/photos/54289096@N00/174499340
Neoplasticism
                                 ! What is
                                   Neoplasticism

                                 ! How to create such
                                   a piece




It’s a style were only vertical and horizontal lines are used. White black. In addition only the primary colors are used to create this
type of art.

I created this peace by first fallowing the preparation rules of the canvas. Then I drew black lines both vertically and horizontally to
my liking. To maintain a straight edge I used tape, painting over bare strips I left free for color. One these lines were created I
continued by filling in rectangles and squares wit red, blue or yellow colors
Geometric
                               Abstraction/
                               ! What are the
                                 classifications

                               ! How to create such a
                                 piece




Geometric abstraction - composed of non-representational geometric shapes. / cubism is an object in the form of cubes or other
solids are presented in an arbitrary arrangement using a narrow range of colors.
Expressionism
                                 ! What are the
                                   classifications

                                 ! How to create such
                                   a piece




With all the earlier information one can easily identify this style of painting. There is both the term non object abstraction and also
pure abstraction where the peace doesn’t portray an object directly. This style allows the painter to express more feelings and
thoughts.

Creating this style is very easy b/c one has to just paint (although time consuming) . One paints what he/she feels and it slowly
comes together and creates art.
(Inserting image of my painting) this painting was done with a little anger. I painted because I needed to calm myself down a little.
These colors and shapes show how I was feeling because the colors are really brought out with the strong tones.
Image:   'Brought to You by the Letter "T"' http://www.flickr.com/photos/68634595@N00/90496590
Image:   'u' http://www.flickr.com/photos/44124415797@N01/614342
Image:   'H' http://www.flickr.com/photos/49968232@N00/33134500
Image:   '385_2008' http://www.flickr.com/photos/9146740@N03/3067038125
Image:   'N' http://www.flickr.com/photos/49968232@N00/2681028724
Image:   'K' http://www.flickr.com/photos/49968232@N00/7235902
Image:   'Y' http://www.flickr.com/photos/18619970@N00/6039503
Image:   '( +)' http://www.flickr.com/photos/15772799@N00/537315271
Image:   'HBW! (metal chair)' http://www.flickr.com/photos/28481088@N00/2983819916
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Image: 'red vine and black splotch background' http://www.flickr.com/photos/31438750@N00/2786547077
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Image: 'untitled' http://www.flickr.com/photos/74531053@N00/2655147821
tra ct
                                                         A bs
                                                                                         Art

Dominique Enz Mrs. Oren Period 10

*Images sources on first slide…




Image: 'Paint Brushes' http://www.flickr.com/photos/36002095@N08/4360710819 flickr

Image: 'Vivid Colors: Paintbrushes' http://www.flickr.com/photos/9595367@N07/2260846375

Image: 'Artomatic 2009 Painting' http://www.flickr.com/photos/7471115@N08/3627249316

Image: 'Painting Pictures' http://www.flickr.com/photos/34342620@N06/3294531381

Image: 'Art Room Still Life' http://www.flickr.com/photos/46602640@N00/2346098898
Class Activity
-Color the blank side of the
flash card in
-Be creative
-Leave no white spaces when
coloring (want it vibrant)
-Done? We’ll lay the cards face
down so the words are seen,
and then we’ll tape all of the
cards together.
-We’ve created expressive
cubism!

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  • 1. tra ct A bs Art Dominique Enz Mrs. Oren Period 10 Good afternoon… I did my senior graduation project on abstract art. Images: Image: 'Paint Brushes' http://www.flickr.com/photos/36002095@N08/4360710819 flickr Image: 'Vivid Colors: Paintbrushes' http://www.flickr.com/photos/9595367@N07/2260846375 Image: 'Artomatic 2009 Painting' http://www.flickr.com/photos/7471115@N08/3627249316 Image: 'Painting Pictures' http://www.flickr.com/photos/34342620@N06/3294531381 Image: 'Art Room Still Life' http://www.flickr.com/photos/46602640@N00/2346098898
  • 2. Overview ! Class Activity ! PowerPoint presentation ! Show application ! Class Activity Here is my presentation overview summed up. I will present the PowerPoint to give you a better understanding of abstract art. Then I will show you my application and finally we will do something as a class. Images: Image: '"Bacon and eggs"' http://www.flickr.com/photos/48094050@N00/74298451 http://flickrcc.bluemountains.net/index.php?terms=presentation&page=1
  • 3. Thesis Abstract art is very difficult to define, as its definition is very broad, however it’s ultimately a form of expression conveying feeling and emotion that will continue to grow in popularity. Abstract art is very difficult to define, as its definition is very broad, however it is ultimately a form of expression conveying feeling and emotion that will continue to grow in popularity. Images: Brown, Merrick. [mb] Metallic Paint Swirls. 7 Jan. 2007. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Mar.      2010. http://search.creativecommons.org/#.
  • 4. Why LoParco Why this topic? Why art? I love art and I ultimately picked this subject because a lot of people claim they aren’t artistic, but that is false because everyone is. Art in one’s life as a whole creates balance that leads to happiness. As a whole, all genres of Art are needed by our young. Arts education strengthens student problem-solving, critical thinking skills. It also adds to overall academic achievement, school success, and preparation for the work world and It gives some students something to look forward to throughout the day thus making school more enjoyable. It adds to individuals Expression, communication, exploration, imagination, and cultural and historical understanding One could say it creates balance in the day because it lets one leave all the other academically mind boggling material behind. In addition, art also works the other side of the brain where creativity is needed, it connects people to their other side which ultimately creates overall balance and an all knowing characteristics Images: Image: 'Color Our World' http://www.flickr.com/photos/84658470@N00/533256458
  • 5. Ask Your Se l f YES? NO? Heller What do you think...? Is Art always portraying a materialistic object? People think that in general art needs to show an object or something visual. This is not true for art can be anything. A simple dot on a white canvas can stimulate the senses and create questions about what the creators thoughts and feelings were. Once again it’s a great way to express oneself and stimulate ones brain Images: Image: 'Remnants' http://www.flickr.com/photos/15923063@N00/3380716531
  • 6. “The main point is that all sorts of visual art – like all kinds of music, literature, film, dance, and theater – can be a source of tremendous pleasure. Traditional paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, and photo- graphs have long been appreciated in this way; my intent here is to make it clear that art with no apparent subject matter, and even art that is difficult to recognize, at first, as art, can also provide viewers with great intellectual stimulation and sheer, visceral joy” (Heller 11). Even though nonobjective art doesn’t show a direct object one can identify, it still does stimulate the brain and it brings joy to mind (to some). It may not have the same characteristics possessed by other arts where the object and moral lay in front of you, however, it may, if not, stimulate the intellectual side of the brain more when you really try to gain an understanding of the painting or piece. Images: Image: 'Unity' http://www.flickr.com/photos/22820831@N02/2274455077
  • 7. Clarification ! Debate Heller There is a lot of debate over the true beginning of “modern art” for historians claim people have been creating abstract art for millions of years while others argue that its nothing older then 1500s. There are those that even argue that it’s exclusively a 20th century art movement. Modern art history traditionally referrers almost exclusively to European painting, sculpture, and architecture between 1789 and World War II, But then also Italian Renaissance call art of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries modern. (personally) The history of abstract art could be considered a really confusing subject because one thing leads to the next and then that source leads you right back to the beginning. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Between 1789 and World War II European painting, sculpture, and architecture was considered Modern art history Modern art history Fourteenth and fifteenth centuries The Italian Renaissance call art modern Images: Image: 'Resistant' http://www.flickr.com/photos/67499195@N00/2202529878 Image: 'Tempus Fugit' http://www.flickr.com/photos/78415063@N00/3653798126 Image: 'Transit spatio-temporel (Time & Space Transit)' http://www.flickr.com/photos/78415063@N00/3517477267 Image: 'Time Tangents' http://www.flickr.com/photos/78415063@N00/4265421833
  • 8. “In terms of visual art, avant-garde has generally been applied to the leaders of convention-breaking modern movements” (Heller This directly relates to a the slide previously. This quote is proving that avant-garde is a word used to classify some new pieces of nonobjective work. Its basically saying that ground breaking movements in abstract art are visually new and can be considered abstract even in the abstract world. Avant-garde is meant as a break through in this field. Images: Wall. 28 Feb. 2008. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Mar. 2010.      http://search.creativecommons.org/#.
  • 9. Clarification Continued A Closer Look Heller The term modern art is used very generally, but how its going to be used throughout the presentation is in reference to avant- garde. This word originally came from the military, where its been referred to as the first set of troops. Abstraction simply is a distorted image while a more precise definition of abstract art would be in reference to non objective/ nonrepresentational art ….. One can say its avant-garde -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Generally used Avant-garde Word originally came from the military, where its been referred to as the first set of troops “Pure” abstraction Non objective Nonrepresentational art Images: Image: 'Nouveau Clouseau' http://www.flickr.com/photos/81183474@N00/2412286536
  • 10. Two Main Concepts As a whole one can safely state that there are two types of abstract paintings.
  • 11. One ! Abstracted pieces (taken from nature or man made objects) ! Objective ! Close ups Hahn There are two subcategories Objective abstraction Close up pieces (also one could look at it as a photo being taken with a macro lens) Image: '...Burn the Rainbow...' http://www.flickr.com/photos/25572591@N07/4510834607
  • 12. 'Bittersweet' Contemporary Floral Abstract Painting by Elizabeth Chapman The first type of abstract painting portrays objects that have been abstracted from nature. Although what you see may not look realistic to the untrained eye the painting has more too it. Hahn Images: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_4l-FkGxnG7Q/SwIDbxSjNMI/AAAAAAAABIw/PEVWcJPSD-o/s1600/bittersweet.jpg
  • 13. Her is another objective abstraction, although digitally created one can see how it is abstracted. Its broken up into different parts like a puzzle or even a low grade digital photo. When the image is shrunk or seen from further away the image comes out. Hahn image: http://www.onlymp.com/gallery/faces/face3.jpg
  • 14. Leaf This is a leaf close up abstract painting It is close enough that it confuses one, but it has also enough clues that you can at least get an idea of what you are looking at. Hahn image: http://popartmachine.com/blog/colorful-pop-art-leaf-plant-abstract-painting.html
  • 15. T W O O B T U S E E L Y T S Hahn 2nd type of abstract painting… sometimes referred to as "pure" abstract art, Which is more obtuse style and in its final stage very unique. Such paintings do not reflect any form of conventional reality all you see are shapes, colors, lines, patterns, and so on. Its wholly based off what the artist at that time felt. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- No form of reality Shapes Colors Lines Patterns Hahn image: Image: 'peaked' http://www.flickr.com/photos/14784969@N08/2807969915
  • 16. A further Look UNDERSTANDING OVERWHELMING Hahn Although they have designs, shapes or colors that do not look like specific physical objects, one can be in for a surprise. As such, abstract paintings are a lot harder to understand than representational paintings. When one looks at an abstract painting, you often have no idea what it is you are actually seeing. This leads to people getting overwhelmed at museums after only a few hours and getting a head ace. And then there are those who have no interest in the piece and just pass it and go on to the next one that is objective, but with further understanding of the techniques and procedures taken…one can understand the basic concept of what the artist is trying to convey to the audience. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- They’re different. Designs, shapes and colors do not look like specific physical objects Harder to understand than representational paintings No idea what your looking at Images: Image: 'Montagues and Capulets' http://www.flickr.com/photos/9619972@N08/1342738724
  • 17. Just for show, this piece here is a great example of “pure” abstraction. Images: Image: 'untitled' http://www.flickr.com/photos/54582108@N00/163172772
  • 18. Here is another piece. I just want you to see some different styles. Images: Image: 'Berlin Stories: Step 7 - 4th layer' http://www.flickr.com/photos/52417163@N00/4522741730
  • 19. Analyzing Abstract Art Hahn In order to truly appreciate a work of art- you need to see it as more than a single, isolated creation. If you don’t understand this environment, then one wont understand the painting. One will never be able to appreciate what the artist has to offer you if you don’t become a student. When you study the work of a particular artist make, sure to gain an understanding of the artist background and or the time he/ she created the piece of work. It makes sense to learn something about his life and the culture in which he lived. When analyzing abstract art you always need to think outside of the box Art will stay around for a long time, however, it is not timeless because every piece is created in a particular environment. Images: Image: 'couleurs' http://www.flickr.com/photos/47757737@N00/3012125403
  • 20. T 1905-1915 1910 O Jansen This time line gives one a better understanding and summary of the art movements that occurred throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. 1905-1915 **Pablo Picasso and Georges Braques create cubism. Henri Matisse's fauvism serves as a bridge between post-impressionism and expressionism. Before Picasso even created cubism in 1907, the painting Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, sparked artists to create abstractism 1910 First signs of pure abstract art Kandinsky, Mondrian. **1910 – the period of Cubism invention by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque Images: http://blog.digitalcontentproducer.com/briefingroom/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/history-id.jpg Image: 'untitled' http://www.flickr.com/photos/74531053@N00/2655147821
  • 21. This is the painting the ultimately sparked abstraction although its credit is not seen because it was in Picasso's private collection. <http://www.mcs.csueastbay.edu/~malek/Artfolder/Pablo.html >. Images: http://fileserver5.personaldb.net/Files/u0soon/Images/pica1.jpg
  • 22. Continued 925 2-1 191 192 5-1 945 Jansen 1912-1925 Piet Mondrian and Kasimir Malevich's supematism and constructivism lead to the creation of pure abstract art. 1925-1945 geometric abstraction was favored during this time and painterly automatism. “Suprematism was preceded by cubism, the Big Bang of abstract art. While never pure abstract art, Picasso's creation of cubism, around 1910, inspired other artists to take the visual arts to cubism's ultimate consequence: pure abstract art. Jansen Images: Image: 'blanc noir rouge' http://www.flickr.com/photos/61895332@N00/4311394190 Image: '8/365 (2009) Dulux Primrose Yellow' http://www.flickr.com/photos/13703367@N00/3181877876 Image: 'Almost, Almost Blue' http://www.flickr.com/photos/51035555243@N01/250470370
  • 23. Continued 1945 Present Jansen 1945-1960 Painterly automatism becomes more extreme in abstract expressionism and art informal Some artists combine automatism with geometric abstraction. 1960-1980 beginning of abstract art with design characteristics, as in Op Art, Pop Art and contemporary geometric abstraction. 1980-present Postmodernism Images: Image: 'Return to the studio. September' http://www.flickr.com/photos/44586678@N00/1755431195 Valerig, Klinkov - Abstract painter. http://www.klinkov.com/abstract-art-style
  • 24. Styles ! Impressionism ! Fauvism ! Expressionism ! Cubism ! Surrealism ! Automatism ! Op Art Wanczura Abstract art- can either be nonobjective or distorted images. Can find all the fallowing in abstract art in one way or another. This is why people always get confused while discussing this subject. Contemporary – basically another name for abstract art. I Just never mentioned it till now. (don’t want to confuse my audience) The Impressionist painters preferred to paint outside and studied the effect of light on objects. Their preferred subjects were landscapes and scenes from daily life Fauvism - with strong and vivid colors Expressionism – simplified… some kind of a German modern art version of Fauvism Cubism had strong roots in African tribal art. In cubism, geometrical forms and fragmentations are favored. Everything is reduced to cubes and other geometrical forms (geometric abstraction) Surrealism - emphasizes the unconscious… importance of dreams, the psychological aspect in arts Automatism – basically means an artist embrace chance and improvisation Op art - expressed itself with reduced geometrical forms - black and white contrasts/ very brilliant colors Postmodernism – basically all the past movements. These artist believed that there were no further movements to overcome thus just sit back and continue to paint. Image: 'Splash of Color' http://www.flickr.com/photos/29228990@N02/3619009964
  • 25. Next I will show some of the most famous and ground breaking artist of “pure” abstraction.
  • 26. Piet Mondrian ! Came to the United States at the beginning of World War II ! Broadway Boogie Woogie, 1923 ! His perception of Jazz Coming at the beginning of WWII… He painted in a spare, precise, geometric way using mostly red, blue and yellow. This image portrays his view of the Boogie Woogie Song…everyone’s views are different for I feel like I’m looking at some type of video game Lines show beat Colors show feeling and expression of ones inner being http://www.enchantedlearning.com/artists/mondrian/ Mondrian, Piet. Broadway Boogie Woogie -1942. 11 Oct. 2009. N.p., n.d. Web. 3  Mar. 2010. http://search.creativecommons.org/#.
  • 27. Piet Mondrian - 1930 Piet Mondrian, Composition with Red, Blue and Yellow, 1930, oil on canvas, 50.8 x 50.8 cm Neo-plasticism http://www.dpcdsb.org/NR/rdonlyres/1823A9A9-12E5-460F-9D1E-03AB6B64F9A2/36154/1022Composwredblueyellow.jpg
  • 28. Wassily Kandinsky Russian painter World War II (1939-1945) His desires for inner expression led him to develop the bases of non-representational art. As well as skilled he was creative in using color, geometry, and pure, non-objective art. He began painting instead of impressionist works. He was also one of the first artist to explore the principals of “pure” abstraction. Remains one of the most influential artists in abstract art ----------------------------------------------------------------- Russian painter World War II (1939-1945) Remains one of the most influential artists in abstract art Contributions towards the art of true abstraction The artist must train not only his eye, but his soulKandinsky, On the Spiritual In Art, 1912 http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Wassily_Kandinsky Image: '4 Kandinskys 1 Admirer' http://www.flickr.com/photos/28110584@N04/3958826760 Image: 'Paleta de Colors // Colour Palette' http://www.flickr.com/photos/40418474@N00/4043404303
  • 29. Several Circles - 1926 Circles are a dominant trait and motif in the art created by Vasily Kandinsky
  • 30. Composition VIII - 1923 Wassily Kandinsky's "Composition VIII" 1923; Oil on canvas; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York
  • 31. Henri Matisse ! One of the greatest artists of his time. ! Open to new styles ! Never afraid to be different Leight During the 1900-1950s he was one of the greatest artists of his time. Henry was open to new styles and used many different ones. He was always one step ahead in art fashion with his inventive styles of art He is generally know best for fauvism, the use of bright colors. http://www.robink.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/blue-wall.jpg
  • 32. The Creole Dancer - 1950 Although a cut out, one can see how his style caused a stir. His style of creating objective abstraction with bright colors THE CREOLE DANCEr Musée Matisse, Nice 1950 Images: http://www.henri-matisse.net/cutouts/j.html
  • 33. The Green Line - 1905 The Green Line (Portrait of Madame Matisse) One of his earlier pieces. You can see the transition of objective to non objective. Image: http://www.henri-matisse.net/paintingselect/ab.html
  • 34. “In the early twentieth century, art was moving towards abstraction. The handling of paint in Impressionist art generally exhibits a more abstract approach than in nineteenth-century OPEN TO PUBLIC This quote provides proof of the moving era. It is clear that Pure abstraction is gaining popularity and acceptance throughout the world. -
  • 35. Picasso ! Spanish painter and sculptor ! considered the greatest artist of the 20th century. ! unique as an inventor of forms and techniques Leight Picasso is considered the greatest artist of the 20th century for his innovation in styles and techniques. Has created over 20,000 works Considered as a “master of various medias and one of the “most prolific artists in history Image: 'art waiting' http://www.flickr.com/photos/60466964@N00/233512791
  • 36. Reservoir at Horta - Picasso, Pablo Reservoir at Horta Horta de Ebro, summer 1909 Oil on canvas 23 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. (60 x 50 cm.) Private collection Daix 280 Images: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2614/3776587142_53a0fa46ca_o.jpg
  • 37. The Guitar Player - PICASSO, Pablo The Guitar Player Cadaques, summer 1910 Oil on canvas 100 x 73 cm Musee National d'Art Moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris Zervos II, 223; DR 362 Images: http://www.galeriehilt.ch/images/Kunstgeschichte/KG%20kubismus.jpg
  • 38. The Future “The relationship between spirit and painting represents but one of many facets of art history. The rapid technological development of humankind in the twentieth century has led to an expansion in creative interest. Artists continue to work with new tools and comment on the new knowledge, most of which is not related to art or spirituality.” OPEN TO PUBLIC With new technologies pure art has ventured far across the spectrum of possibilities. A lot of abstract art we see today…. is computer made…digital. new technologies allows new media to hit the streets for young artists to discover Images: Image: 'valley road' http://www.flickr.com/photos/53074617@N00/2446021340
  • 39. Application My application involved me applying my skills to demonstrate a few different kinds of abstract art.
  • 40. What exactly.. ! Created ! Never done before ! Challenging For my application I used all my research and applied it by creating some works of art. Some took longer then others, but I edged towards nonobjective art/ “pure” abstraction over the other styles. It was fun and stimulating to create these pieces. I created a few that had no object, just color play and texture.
  • 41. Materials ! Acrylic paints ! Paint brushes ! Primer ! Canvases ! Canvas stand Its relatively easy to paint - really one can use any type of paint, however, when going a step above the standards, high grade acrylics and oil paints are used. Image: 'Art studio' http://www.flickr.com/photos/75631680@N00/3210162774
  • 42. Getting Started Set up station Prep canvas Sep up canvas for painting Applying the paint To begin painting one must first prep the canvas. To prep the canvas one needs to quickly wipe it with a damp cloth and then once it is dry you can move on. Applying the primer onto the canvas can be messy, thus one has to paint thin layers on (2 to 3 times) Once the primer is dry one can set the canvas up on the stand and begin painting
  • 43. Techniques used ! Brushing ! Finger painting ! Smearing ! Tape painting ! Dabbing Using these techniques I created my paintings. Texture is a vital role in all art because it gives it depth and meaning. I would describe it as cake with icing, but the icing is the texture/technique. Sometimes a simple cake with a simple clean icing job is all that is needed, but on other occasions a choppy application is needed. Then again on some occasions a really decorative job is needed. It all depends on what the artist wants to portray. Image: 'Blue & Brush' http://www.flickr.com/photos/71221880@N00/118947879 Image: 'Ikea paint brush' http://www.flickr.com/photos/25116523@N07/2612479135 Image: '47/365' http://www.flickr.com/photos/90231525@N00/4371980464 Image: 'Paint swirls 2' http://www.flickr.com/photos/55046645@N00/354171958 Image: 'end of the rainbow' http://www.flickr.com/photos/53367917@N00/35006163 Image: 'concrete plotch' http://www.flickr.com/photos/54289096@N00/174499340
  • 44. Neoplasticism ! What is Neoplasticism ! How to create such a piece It’s a style were only vertical and horizontal lines are used. White black. In addition only the primary colors are used to create this type of art. I created this peace by first fallowing the preparation rules of the canvas. Then I drew black lines both vertically and horizontally to my liking. To maintain a straight edge I used tape, painting over bare strips I left free for color. One these lines were created I continued by filling in rectangles and squares wit red, blue or yellow colors
  • 45. Geometric Abstraction/ ! What are the classifications ! How to create such a piece Geometric abstraction - composed of non-representational geometric shapes. / cubism is an object in the form of cubes or other solids are presented in an arbitrary arrangement using a narrow range of colors.
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  • 47. Expressionism ! What are the classifications ! How to create such a piece With all the earlier information one can easily identify this style of painting. There is both the term non object abstraction and also pure abstraction where the peace doesn’t portray an object directly. This style allows the painter to express more feelings and thoughts. Creating this style is very easy b/c one has to just paint (although time consuming) . One paints what he/she feels and it slowly comes together and creates art.
  • 48. (Inserting image of my painting) this painting was done with a little anger. I painted because I needed to calm myself down a little. These colors and shapes show how I was feeling because the colors are really brought out with the strong tones.
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  • 50. Image: 'Brought to You by the Letter "T"' http://www.flickr.com/photos/68634595@N00/90496590 Image: 'u' http://www.flickr.com/photos/44124415797@N01/614342 Image: 'H' http://www.flickr.com/photos/49968232@N00/33134500 Image: '385_2008' http://www.flickr.com/photos/9146740@N03/3067038125 Image: 'N' http://www.flickr.com/photos/49968232@N00/2681028724 Image: 'K' http://www.flickr.com/photos/49968232@N00/7235902 Image: 'Y' http://www.flickr.com/photos/18619970@N00/6039503 Image: '( +)' http://www.flickr.com/photos/15772799@N00/537315271 Image: 'HBW! (metal chair)' http://www.flickr.com/photos/28481088@N00/2983819916
  • 51. Works Cited ! “Abstract Expressionism.” WebMuseum, Paris. BMW Foundation, 14 Oct. 2002. Web. 1 Dec. 2009. <http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/tl/ 20th/abs-expr.html>. ! Bell, Julian. “Abstract Art.” Oxford Art Online. Ed. Hugh Brigstocke. The Oxford Companion To Western Art, n.d. Web. 2 Dec. 2009. <http://www.oxfordartonline.com/subscriber/article/opr/t118/e5>. ! The Birth of Non-Objective Art. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Apr. 2010. <http:// www.porticony.com/archive/modern/birth.php>. ! Calter, Paul Author. “Early Twentieth-Century Geometric Art.” Geometry in Art & Architecture Unit 16. Dartmouth College, 1998. Web. 28 Nov. 2009. <http://www.dartmouth.edu/~matc/ math5.geometry/unit16/unit16.html>. ! Galloway, John C. Modern Art: The Nineteenth And Twentieth Centuries. Ed. Williard F. Wankelman. 4th ed. 1967. Dubuque: Brown, 1971. N. pag. Print. Studies In Art Ser. ! Hahn, Harley. “Understanding Abstract Art.” Harley Hahn Art Center. N.p., 2010. Web. 2 Apr. 2010. <http://www.harley.com/art/abstract- art/index.html >. Image: 'red vine and black splotch background' http://www.flickr.com/photos/31438750@N00/2786547077
  • 52. Works Cited Continued ! Henning, Edward B. Paths Of Abstract Art. New York: Abrams, 1960. Print. ! Jansen, Marten, illus. “Paintings Abstract Art.” Paintings. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Nov. 2009. <http://paintings.name/ >. ! Leight, Michele. “Matisse/Picasso.” The City Review . N.p., 2003. Web. 5 Mar. 2010. <http://www.thecityreview.com/matpic.html>. ! LoParco, M. “Importance of the Visual Arts in Education.” The Dryden Art Department . N.p., n.d. Web. 18 May 2010. <http:// www.dryden.k12.ny.us/schools/shared/Dreamweaver%20WWW/ERechtin/ docs/Why%20Important%20Page.htm>. ! Moszynska, Ann. “Abstract Art.” Oxford Art Online. Grove Art, n.d. Web. 2 Dec. 2009. <http:///www.oxfordartonline.com/subscriber/article/grove/ art/T000238>. ! “Pablo Picasso.” Artists Rights Society. N.p., 2000. Web. 5 Apr. 2010. <http://www.mcs.csueastbay.edu/~malek/Artfolder/Pablo.html >. ! Wanczura, Dieter. “Modern Art Movements.” Artelino. N.p., 2010. Web. 23 Jan. 2010. <http://www.artelino.com/articles/modern_art_periods.asp>. ! “Wassily Kandinsky.” New World Encyclopedia. N.p., 3 Apr. 2008. Web. 13 Feb. 2010. <http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/ Wassily_Kandinsky> Image: 'untitled' http://www.flickr.com/photos/74531053@N00/2655147821
  • 53. tra ct A bs Art Dominique Enz Mrs. Oren Period 10 *Images sources on first slide… Image: 'Paint Brushes' http://www.flickr.com/photos/36002095@N08/4360710819 flickr Image: 'Vivid Colors: Paintbrushes' http://www.flickr.com/photos/9595367@N07/2260846375 Image: 'Artomatic 2009 Painting' http://www.flickr.com/photos/7471115@N08/3627249316 Image: 'Painting Pictures' http://www.flickr.com/photos/34342620@N06/3294531381 Image: 'Art Room Still Life' http://www.flickr.com/photos/46602640@N00/2346098898
  • 54. Class Activity -Color the blank side of the flash card in -Be creative -Leave no white spaces when coloring (want it vibrant) -Done? We’ll lay the cards face down so the words are seen, and then we’ll tape all of the cards together. -We’ve created expressive cubism!