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Claude Monet (French) 1872, Oil on canvas 48 cm × 63 cm (18.9 in × 24.8 in) Location: Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris
Impression, soleil levant (Impression, Sunrise) was first shown at what would become known as the "Exhibition of the Impressionists" in Paris in April, 1874. The painting is credited with inspiring the name of the Impressionist movement. Impression, Sunrise depicts the port of Le Havre, Monet's hometown.
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Artists explore ideas in their work that, like history, often repeat. Themes or concepts are explored in every area of knowledge. Take for example the natural sciences, here scientists and mathematicians deal with concepts such as variation, systems and change. In the social sciences, economists, geographers and historians debate about themes of power, government intervention, freedom and citizenship.
Artists explore ideas in their work that, like history, often repeat. Themes or concepts are explored in every area of knowledge. Take for example the natural sciences, here scientists and mathematicians deal with concepts such as variation, systems and change. In the social sciences, economists, geographers and historians debate about themes of power, government intervention, freedom and citizenship.
Examining artworks thematically, allows for the examination and discussion of these ideas and topics that reoccur in all historical eras. Themes help us understand and connect to past and future generations.
Examining artworks thematically, allows for the examination and discussion of these ideas and topics that reoccur in all historical eras. Themes help us understand and connect to past and future generations.
This year, we have looked closely at multiple significant themes in art:
This year, we have looked closely at multiple significant themes in art:
Storytelling (Rituals, Iconography and icons)
Storytelling (Rituals, Iconography and icons)
Art and perspectives (Social values & figures of expression)
Art and perspectives (Social values & figures of expression)
Architecture (Pillars of sustainability - economic, social, environmental)
Architecture (Pillars of sustainability - economic, social, environmental)
Art 1
Design
Memory
Identity through masks
In this final quarter, we will explore major themes in art by focusing on how artists express their purpose and cultural context visually. You will develop your painting skills and techniques, construct and stretch your own canvas and create your artwork based on a theme of your choice.
In this final quarter, we will explore major themes in art by focusing on how artists express their purpose and cultural context visually. You will develop your painting skills and techniques, construct and stretch your own canvas and create your artwork based on a theme of your choice.
This unit is an opportunity for students continuing onto IB art to test out a theme that they might wish to use as the cohesive link in their further artwork. Let's start by looking at the relationship between artist purpose and theme.
This unit is an opportunity for students continuing onto IB art to test out a theme that they might wish to use as the cohesive link in their further artwork. Let's start by looking at the relationship between artist purpose and theme.
Purposes of art grade 10 (1).pptx
In the visual arts, a theme is a broad idea or a message conveyed by a work. This message is usually about life, society or human nature. Themes are basic and essential and often universal ideas explored in a work. Themes are usually implied rather than obviously stated. A theme is not the same as the subject of a work. For example, the subject of Hokusai's print is a giant wave, rough seas, a boat with a view rowers, and a mountain. However the work explores concepts such as national pride, spirituality, beauty and the unpredictability of life.
To create meaningful art, an artist needs to find a theme or a topic with which they have a strong personal link.
Identity
Louise Bourgeois (born 1911, France)'The Welcoming Hands' 1996 Bronze
Place
Richard Serra (born 1939 American)'Inside Out', 2013 Weatherproof steel
Dreams and Visions
Sandy Skoglund (b. 1946 American)'Revenge of the goldfish'1981 Cibachrome color photograph
Loss
José Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1852–1913)'La Calavera de la Catrina' 1913 Zinc etching
Stereotypes
Michael Ray Charles (born 1967, Louisiana)'Two stereotypes in one shot' Acrylic on board
Spirituality
Shahzia Sikander (born 1969, Pa k i s t a n) 'Ready to Leave' (1997). Transparent and opaque watercolor, tea, and graphite pencil on marbled paper
The natural world
Guo Xi (Kuo Hsi) (Chinese, ca. 1000–1090)'Early Spring' 1072 Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk
Transformation
Cindy Sherman(born 1954, American) 'Untitled'#153 1985Chromogenic color print
Perception
Claude Monet(born 1840 French) 'Reflections of Clouds on the Water-Lily Pond', c. 1920 oil on canvas,
Isms
Kara Walker(born 1969 American)'Silhouettes'paper cut out
Fantasy
Jeff Koons (born 1955 American)'Balloon Dog' (Blue)1994-2000 mirror-polished stainless
Conflict
Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973)'Guernica' 1937Oil on canvas
Tapping in: Ladder activity with 12 themes (Activity)
Tapping in: Ladder activity with 12 themes (Activity)
What do you observe are some of the most common concepts or themes throughout the history of art? How do they relate to the big 12?
Jan van Eyck, "The Arnolfini Marriage," 1434 Oil on Panel
Expensive media
Expensive media
Oil paint has been used for hundreds of years but brothers Jan and Hubert Van Eyck are often credited for popularizing the media. Oil paint had been used to paint sculptures and to glaze over tempera paint but the brothers figured out a new way to varnish their artworks so they would dry at an even rate. They created it by using linseed oil and resin.
Their major breakthrough happened when they started to mix the oil with the paints (instead of egg yolk, which was the popular mixing medium at the time) and the result was brilliance, translucence and intensity of color as the oil trapped the pigment illuminating light. What was dull and flat before, now had a jewel like tone, which characterized light more realistically.
What Makes A Masterpiece?
What Makes A Masterpiece?
Holbein, 'The Ambassadors' 1497 oil on wood
Virtuosity
In judging any outstanding performance, whether is be by a slam poet, musician, actor or athlete, technical ability is one of the main considerations.
Picasso, 'Weeping woman' 1937 oil on canvas
Innovation
Being the first to try something is highly praised in our society. Dali and Picasso are famous in the art world for creating a new visual language in art.
Challenging existing boundaries is a feature of most if not all recognized masterpieces.
Goya, 'The third of May' 1814 oil on canvas
Patronage and provenance
Before the 19th century, most major works of art were commissioned by a patron who would often specify exactly what they wanted the work to look like and and the conditions of it's size and subject matter.
The record of payment and ownership are part of what elevate artworks their status of masterpiece.
Turner, 'Hannibal Crossing the Alps' 1812 oil on canvas
Artistic vision
Artwork must express the total belief in and commitment to the ideas expressed in the piece. This is truly want separates masterpieces from decoration and illustration.
Munch, 'The Scream' 1893 oil on cardboard
Role of the artist
It's extremely rare that an artist becomes famous after they die. Only artists who use their art as a means of telling greater truths about the world are those who succeed in creating the masterpieces that can withstand the judgment of time.
Finding inspiration document
Finding inspiration document
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