METHODS OF PRESENTING THE ART SUBJECTS

Methods of presenting the art subjectsIn art, this is the attempt to portray the

subject as it is. Likewise, in presenting the art subjects, the artist uses different methods to express the idea he wants to make clear. The methods used by the artists are:

1. Realism2. Abstraction3. Symbolism4. Fauvism5. Dadaism6. Futurism7. Surrealism

Realism In art, this is to attempt to portray the

subject as it is.Even when the artist chooses a subject

from nature, he selects, changes, and arranges details to express the idea he wants to make clear.

Realist try to be as objective as possible.

The artist’s main function is to describe as accurately and honestly as possible what is observed through the senses.

Realism Work of art seems so naturalIn literature – its goal is the

faithful rendering of the objective reality of human life. It stresses the daily life of the common person.

In poetry and drama were influenced by realism, but in novel that realism achieved its greatness

Realism

Abstraction This is used when the artist

becomes so interested in one phase of a scene or a situation that he does not show the subject at all as an objective reality, but only his idea, or his feeling about it.

To abstract – to move away or separate

In sculpture – texture and shape were more important than the exact form.

Abstraction

Constantin Brancusi’s bird in space

Abstraction Abstract subjects can also be

presentedin many ways like:1. Distortion2. Elongation3. Mangling4. Cubism5. Abstract expressionism

Abstraction Distortion – this clearly

manifested when the subject is in misshapen condition, or the regular is twisted out.

Social Distortion by Jonathan Thunder

Abstraction Elongation – it refers to that

which is being lengthened, a protraction or an extension.

El Greco, Christ en croix - "The Crucifixion",

Abstraction Mangling – this may not be a

commonly used way of presenting an abstract subject, but there are few artists who show subjects or objects which are cut, lacerated, mutilated, or hacked with repeated blows.

Queens and Vagabonds

Abstraction Cubism – it stresses abstract

form through the use of a cone, cylinder, or sphere at the expense of other pictorial element.

Shows form in basic geometrical shapes.

Pablo Picasso - "Three Musicians"

Abstraction Abstract expressionism – style of

painting that originated in New York City after WWII

Characterized by great verve, the use of large canvasses, and a deliberate lack of refinement in the application of paint.

Strong color, heavy impasto, uneven brush strokes, and rough textures

Jackson Pollock's painting

Symbolism A symbol is a visible sign of

something invisible such as an idea or a quality.

An emblem or a sign% - percentagesLion – courageLamb - meekness

Juan Luna’s Spolarium

Heavy and strong bushstrokes – anger over abuses and cruelties of the spaniards.

Fauvism Important movement of the

1900’sFlourished as a group from about

1903-1907It did not attempt to express

ethical, philosophical, or psychological theme.

The artist tries to paint picture of comfort, joy, and pleasure.

Use of extremely bright colors.

Fauvism

Dadaism A protest movement in the arts

formed in 1916 by group of artists and poets in Zurich, Switzerland.

They tried to shock and provoke the public with outrageous pieces of writing, poetry recitals, and art exhibitions.

Playful and highly experimentalDada – french word “hobby

horse” (nonsensical)

Marcel Duchamp – Mona Lisa

Futurism Developed in Italy about the same

time cubism appeared in FranceArtists wanted their work to capture

the speed and force of modern industrial society

Glorified the mechanical energy of modern life.

Subjects include automobile, motorcycles, railroad trains, and modern cities

Klaus Bürgle - a 1959 painting showing traffic of the future

Surrealism Movement in art and literature

ounded in Paris in 1924 by the French poet Andre Breton

Surrealism uses art as a weapon against evils and restriction that surrealist see in the society

Unlike dadaism, it tries to reveal a new and higher reality than that of everyday life.

Invented word – super realism

Benjamin Mendoza's paintings