Mr. Wright's Art Class: Living with Art, Chapter 22 - Modern to Postmodern (+23, Globalization)
William Wright・2 minutes read
The transition from Modern to postmodern art is explored in chapter 22 of "Living with Art" by Mark Getlein, focusing on movements like abstract expressionism and Neo-Dadaism. Key figures like Jackson Pollock and John Cage, along with movements like Pop art and performance art, shaped the postmodern art landscape, emphasizing playfulness, concept, and the idea over physical realization.
Insights
- The transition from Modern to postmodern art was marked by significant shifts in artistic movements, such as the emergence of abstract expressionism and color field painting in New York, which aimed to evoke emotional responses and transcend the visible world through large-scale, non-representational works.
- Postmodern art embraces pluralism and multiple artistic centers worldwide, accommodating various styles and formats, including movements like performance art, Land Art, and New Media art, which explore interactive narratives and the impact of technology on art, reflecting the global interconnectedness of the contemporary art scene.
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Recent questions
What art movement focused on large-scale emotional paintings?
Abstract expressionism
What art style features broad areas of color for contemplation?
Color field painting
What art movement combined everyday life with art techniques?
Neo-Dadaism
What art style imitates photography with minute detail?
Photorealism
What art movement favors simple forms and industrial materials?
Minimalism
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