Modern/Contemporary
1900-Present
Defining Characteristics
The arts use experimental techniques. Styles reflect the diversity of society and a
blending of cultures. The arts break or redefine conventions of
the past.
Pablo Picasso
Cubism-Objects are reduced to lines, angles, and geometric shapes
Abstract vs. Non-Representational
Salvador Dali
Surrealism—hand-painted dream photographs
Open to various interpretations
Salvador Dali, oil on canvas “Geopoliticus Child Watching the Birth of the New Man” 1948.
Andy Warhol
Pop Art—Imagery drawn from popular cultural products (consumer products)
Georgia O’Keeffe
She transformed organic shapes-flowers, skeletons, landscapes- into abstract forms
Frank Lloyd Wright
Most famous American architect who incorporated his buildings with their
surroundings
Jacob Lawerence
Harlem Renaissance—dynamic group of African-American artists, musicians, actors,
and writers
Create an artwork utilizing the style of one of the modern artists. Artworks should be completed in colored pencil or marker.
Artworks are due Thursday.
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