c.

Dadaism was a style characterized ruption, industrial and environ- Grouped under abstractionism are
by dream fantasies, memory images, mental hazards, and more—in the the following art styles:
and visual tricks and surprises. hope of raising people’s awareness • cubism
Although the works appeared playful, and pushing society to seek • futurism
the movement arose from the pain
reforms. • mechanical style
that a group of European artists felt
• non objectivism Cubism
after the suffering brought by World
War I. Wishing to protest against the
civilization that had brought on such
horrors, these artists rebelled against
established norms and authorities,
and against the traditional styles in
art. They chose the child’s term for
hobbyhorse, dada, to refer to their
new “non-style.”
Guernica
Pablo Picasso, 1937 Three Musician Girl Before a
Mirror PabloPicasso,1921
Oil on canvas (Size: 11’ 5 1/2” x 25’ 5 PabloPicasso, 1932
3/4 ” ) 1.CUBISM- The cubist style
Pablo Picasso’s Guernica has been derived its name from the cube, a
recognized as the most monumental
three dimensional geometric
and comprehensive statement of
social realism against the brutality of
figure composed of strictly
war Created in the mid-1900s, measured lines, planes, and
d.Surrealism was angles. Cubist artworks were,
Guernica combined artistic elements
a style that depicted an illogical,
developed in the earlier decades with therefore, a play of planes and
subconscious dream world beyond
the logical, conscious, physical one. Its
those still to come. It made use of the angles on a flat surface.
exaggeration, distortion, and shock 2. The movement known as
name came from the term “super
technique of expressionism. At the FUTURISM began in Italy in the
realism,” with its artworks clearly
same time, it had elements of the early 1900s. As the name implies,
expressing a departure from reality—
emerging style that would later be the futurists created art for a fast-
as though the artists were dreaming,
known as cubism.
seeing illusions, or experiencing an paced, machine-propelled age.
altered mental state. They admired the motion, force,
4. ABSTRACTIONISM
speed, and strength of mechanical
The abstractionist movement forms. Thus, their works depicted
arose from the intellectual points the dynamic sensation of all these
of view in the 20th century. In the —as can be seen in the works of
world of science, physicists were Italian painter Gino Severini.
formulating a new view of the
universe, which resulted in the
concepts of space-time and
relativity. This intellectualism was
reflected even in art. While
expressionism was emotional,
abstractionism was logical and
rational. It involved analyzing,
detaching, selecting, and
Persistence of Memory simplifying, in one way or another,
Salvador Dali, 1931
of the outside world.
Oil on canvas
In 20th century abstractionism, Armored Train, Gino Severini, 1915 Oil
Many surrealist works depicted natural appearances became on canvas
morbid or gloomy subjects, as in unimportant. Artists reduced a 3. As a result of the futurist
those by Salvador Dali. Others scene into geometrical shapes, movement, what became known as
were quite playful and even patterns, lines, angles, textures the MECHANICAL STYLE emerged. In
humorous, such as those by Paul and swirls of color. The resulting this style, basic forms such as planes,
works ranged from cones, spheres, and cylinders all fit
Klee and Joan Miro.
representational abstractionism, together precisely and neatly in their
appointed places.
e. The movement known as Social depicting still recognizable
The City, Fernand Léger, 1919,Oil on
Realism.expressed the artist’s role subjects (as in the
canvas
in social reform. Here, artists used artwork on the left), 4.
their works to protest against the to pure The
injustices, inequalities, immorality, abstractionism,
and ugliness of the human condi- where no
tion. In different periods of histo- recognizable subject
ry, social realists have addressed could be discerned.
different issues:war, poverty, cor-
 logical geometrical conclusion of Autumn Rhythm Jackson Pollock, became a leading figure in this new art
abstractionism came in the style 1950 Oil on canvas movement.
known as NONOBJECTIVISM. From 2. Color Field Painting- used different C.CONCEPTUAL ART was that which
the very term “non-object,” works in color saturations (purity,vividness , arose in the mind of the artist, took
this style did not make use of figures intensity), to create their desired concrete form for a time, and then
or even representations of figures. effects. Some of their works were disappeared (unless it was captured in
Lines, shapes, and colors were used in huge filled with vibrant colors.As in photo or film documentation).
a cool, impersonal approach that the paintings of :
aimed for balance, unity, and 1.Mark Rothko. 2.Barnett Newman A key difference between a
stability. Colors were mainly black conceptual artwork and a traditional
whitE, and the primaries Others took the more intimate painting or sculpture is that the
(red,yellow,and blue). Foremost “pictograph” approach, filling the conceptualist’s work often requires
among the non objectivists was Dutch canvas with repeating picture little or no physical craftsmanship.
painter Piet Mondrian. fragments or symbols—as in the Much of the artist’s time and effort
works of 1. Adolph Gottlieb 2. Lee goes into the concept or idea behind
the work, with the actual execution
then being relatively quick and
simple. An example is this conceptual
art piece by Kosuth.

Krasner.
Forgotten Dream Abstract No. 2
Adolph Gottlieb, 1946 Lee Krasner,1948
Oil on canvas Oil on canvas

ABSTRACT 3. AFTER “THE NEW YORK SCHOOL” One and Three Chairs
Joseph Kosuth, 1965
EXPRESSIONISM, By the early 1960s, the momentum of An actual chair (center), with a
The New York School slowed down. In
POP ART, OP ART its place, a new crop of artists came
photograph of the same chair and an
enlarged copy of a dictionary definition of
on the scene using lighter treatment a chair
By the mid-1900 s, the center and flashes of humor, even d. OPTICAL ART OR “OP ART.” This
of Modern Art moved from Europe to irreverence, in their artworks. was yet another experiment in visual
America. Daring American artists The movements they brought about experience—a form of “action painting,”
came up with their own synthesis of have come to be called: with the action taking place in the
• neodadaism and pop art viewer’s eye. In op art, lines, spaces, and
Europe’s cubism and surrealism,
colors were precisely planned and
known as ABSTRACT • conceptual art
positioned to give the illusion of
EXPRESSIONISM. • op art movement.
The U.S. modern art • the new realism
movement has several SUB- INSTALLATION ART is a modern art
MOVEMENTS, namely: A.Neodadaism- also made use of form that generally produces works
commonplace, trivial, even large enough for the viewers to
1.THE NEW YORK SCHOOL (which nonsensical objects. But unlike the interact with (e.g., walk through,
included action painting and color angry, serious tone of the original touch objects, feel textures, hear
field painting) , neodadaism, pop art, dadaists, the neodadaists seemed to sounds, see lights and motion, etc.).
conceptual art, and op art. The enjoy nonsense for its own sake and It can be located indoors or outdoors,
foremost figure in early U.S. modern simply wanted to laugh at the world. and makes unique and innovative
art is Jackson Pollock. B.Pop (from “popular”) art - These use of everyday objects and
SUB-MOVEMENTS: made use of easily recognizable materials.
1. ACTION PAINTING- Jackson Pollock objects and images from the emer-
worked on huge canvases spread on ging consumer society—as in the
the floor, splattering, squirting, and prints of Andy Warhol. Their inspi-
dribbling paint with (seemingly) no rations were the celebrities, adver-
pre-planned pattern or design in tisements, billboards, and comic
mind. The total effect is one of strips that were becoming common-
vitality, creativity, “energy made place at that time.
visible.” Pollock’s first one-man show
in New York in 1943 focused PERFORMANCE ART is a form in
worldwide attention on abstract which the actions of a person or
expressionism for the first time. group of persons place in a public or
private place, indoors or outdoors. It
may last a few minutes or several
hours. The production may be very
Marilyn Monroe bare or very lavish.
Andy Warhol, 1967
Silkscreen print
Both of these modern art forms seek
Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) was an
American pop artist. During the 1960s, to capture the viewers’/audience’s
along with Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, attention, make a statement, convey
and James Rosenquist among others, he a message in unconventional,
sometimes humorous, occasionally 1. Prepare your materials – 1 3. Together, assemble the
shocking ways. whole cartolina or 1 whole box materials to construct your
ACTIVITY: group board; acrylic, poster, or any installation.
Create a Work of “Social Realism” available paints in primary colors, 4. Give the work a thought-
Give these instructions to the group black, and white; #8paintbrushes; provokingtitle and label it
members: small rags for cleaning up. accordingly.
1.With your group mates, choose a 2. As a group, plan the overall 5. All the groups will then take
current issue in society that you feel composition and technique that you a tour of the installations created by
needs to be addressed. will use. Select colors of paint similar the others.
2.Select art materials that are readily to those used by color field artists, 6. Hold a discussion on how
available, such as one whole sheet of and plan how these will be arranged the finished works made the class
cartolina; acrylic paints, poster in your artwork. members feel and think; and
paints, or any available paints; 3. Use the #8 brush to paint whether they consider these good
markers, crayons, pastels, or colored small picture fragments or symbols in examples of
pencils; #8 brush; scissors; glue or a repeating pattern on the entire Groups C and D: Performance Art
paste; and pictures from magazines, cartolina or board. Let the paint dry. Give the group members the
newspapers, or calendars. 4. Decide on a title for your following instructions:
3.Working as a group, plan how to group painting and display it in the 1. The group members will
use these materials to express your classroom. brainstorm on the concept of a
message about your chosen social 5. Be ready to explain the performance art presentation.
issue. pictograph approach that you used 2. As a group, agree on the
4.Assign a task to each group and to exchange comments with the place, equipment, costumes, and
member, then create your artwork other groups about their works. props (if any) for your presentation.
together. (Note: Remember that 3. Assign roles/tasks to each
expressionism made use of very Procedure for Pop Art group member, as performers,
strong images and colors, and 1. Prepare your materials – 1 production crew, etc.
expressed deep emotions.) whole cartolina or 1 whole box 4. At the assigned time, the
5.Decide on a title for your group board; old colored magazines, two groups will perform in front of
artwork. newspapers, or calendars; scissors; the class.
6.Present your finished artwork to glue or paste; watercolors, acrylic 5. Hold a discussion on how
the rest of the class. paints, poster colors, crayons, or the performance art presentations
pastels; #8 paintbrushes and/or made the class members feel and
Group Projects: “My Own Modern sponges. think; and whether they consider
Art” 2. Select a “popular” subject these good examples of performance
Divide the class into six groups, and for your artwork (e.g., a product, art or not.
assign the art styles as follows: celebrity, movie or television
Groups 1 and 4 -Action painting character, sport, place, brand name, INDIVIDUAL
Groups 2 -Color field painting etc.). Plan how this will be depicted 1. Color
Groups 3 -Pop art using your available materials. 2. Impressionism
Instruct the groups to follow their 3. Cut out images, letters, etc. 3. Futurism
respective procedures below: from the magazines, newspapers, or
calendars, and glue or paste them on 4.
Procedure for Action Painting the cartolina or board. Color the
1.Prepare your materials – 1 whole surrounding background with
cartolina, box board, or other watercolors, poster colors, or any
recycled board; acrylic paints; 1-inch available paints.You may add details
paintbrushes, sponges, or popsicle with crayons or pastels.
sticks; recycled mixing plates; small 4. Decide on a title for your group
rags for cleaning up; newspaper for COPY artwork and display it in the
covering work surface. classroom.
2.As a group, discuss the overall 5. Be ready to explain the pop art
composition and technique that you style and techniques that you used
will use. (e.g., inspired by Andy Warhol, Roy
3. Select desired colors of paint and Lichtenstein, etc.) and to exchange
apply these to the board using comments with the other groups
actions such as brushing,sprinkling, about their works.
dripping, and flicking. Let the paint
Groups A and B: Installation Art
dry.
Give the group members the
4.Decide on a title for your group
following instructions:
painting and display it in the
1. The group members will
classroom.
brainstorm on the concept of an
5.Be ready to explain the “action
installation workto be constructed
painting” techniques that you used
within the school grounds.
and to exchange comments with the
2. As a group, gather creative
other groups about their works. In
and innovative materials for the
what ways are they the same? In
planned installation and bring these
what ways are they different?
to your chosen work area.
Procedure for Color Field Painting:
Pictograph Approach
ARTS G10 painter from The Netherlands. His
1ST Quarter,July 2016 IMPRESSIONIST ARTIST works were remarkable for their
Teacher:Ms Angelita V. Lopido 1. Edouard Manet (1832-1883)- was one strong, heavy brush strokes, intense
of the first 19th century artists to emotions, and colors that appeared to
depict modern-life subjects. almost pulsate with energy.
MODERN ART (1870 -
1970). -*The rejection of traditional
academic art forms.
Modern art saw a shift from the
traditional art forms to:
1.different use of media,like
photography, collage,assemblage
2. different use of space in
architecture-the high rise building
3.significant rise in abstract and non- a. The Sower, 1888
representational art b. The Starry Night, 1889
4.social and political 3. EXPRESSIONISM-is a move-
transformation/non-conformity a.The Luncheon on the Grass, ment of modern art that began in
5.artist were eager for change 1863 Europe in the early 1900’s.It was
b.Music in Tuileries, 1862 more concerned with emotional
ARTISTIC MOVEMENT- is a group of 2. Oscar-Claude Monet (1840-1926) was impact, rather than realism. To do
artist who agree on general principles a founder of French Impre-ssionist this, it made use of distorted
of an artistic style. painting, and the most consistent outlines,strong colors, and
Art movement does not have much to and prolific practitioner of the exaggerated forms.Expressionism has
do with the date in time,except when movement’s philosophy of several sub-movements , namely
the movement emerged.Meaning an expressing one’s perceptions before a. Neoprimitivism was an art style
artist today could still be identified as nature, especially as applied to plein- that incorporated elements from the
an Impressionist. air landscape painting. native arts of the South Sea Islanders
a. Mouth of the Senie, 1865 and the wood carvings of African
STYLES OF ART b. La Grenouillère, 1869 tribes which suddenly became
1.IMPRESSIONISM-was an art 3. Auguste Renoir (1841-1919. His early popular at that time.
movement that planted the seeds for works were snapshots of real life, full Amedeo Modigliani, who used the
what we now know as modern of sparkling color and light. By the oval faces and elongated shapes of
art.The movement began in Europe in mid-1880s, however, Renoir broke African art in both his sculptures and
the mid-1800s and introduced away from the impressionist move- paintings.
exciting new approaches and ment to apply a more disciplined, ex. Woman in Hat
techniques for applying the elements formal technique to portraits of
of art (particularly color and actual people and figure paintings.
texture)in ways that gave a. Dance at Le Moulin de la
impressionist paintings a sense of Galette, 1876
energy, freshness, and intensity. b. Madame Georges Char pentier
Impressionism was more concerned and her infants, 1878
with CAPTURING A SENSE OR FEEL OF
THE SUBJECT (in other words an
impression)rather than a realistic b.Fauvism is a style of painting with
rendering. Thus, this movements vivid expressionistic and non natu-
SHIFTED AWAY FROM POSED SCENES ralistic use of color that flourished in
CREATED INSIDE STUDIOS TO Paris from 1905 and, although short-
EVERYDAY, SOMETIMES MUNDANE, lived, had an important influence on
SUBJECTS PAINTED OUTDOORS IN subsequent artists, especially the
NATURAL LIGHT. German expressionists.
The name impressionism was coined
from the title of a work by French painter Henri Matisse’s “Woman with a
Hat” 1905 is an
Claude Monet Impression, soleil levant
2. POST-IMPRESSIONISM- The example of fauvist art work
(in English, Impression, Sunrise)
European artists who were at the
Impression, Sunrise forefront of this movement continued
by Claude Monet, 1872 using the basic qualities of the impre-
ssionists before them—
1.the vivid colors, heavy brush strokes
2.true-to-life subjects.
3.using a geometric approach,
fragmenting objects and distorting
people’s faces and body parts,
4.applying colors that were not
necessarily realistic or natural.
POST IMPRESSIONIST ARTIST
1. Paul Cezzane (1839-1906)
a.The Large Bathers, 1906
b. The Card Players, 1892-95
2. Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890)