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 POP!... Art        Pop art emerged in reaction to consumerism, mass media, and popular culture. This POPular movement surfaced in the 1950's and gained major momentum throughout the 60's. Pop art transitioned away from the theory and methods used in Abstract Expressionism, which was previously the leading art movement. Instead, it drew upon everyday objects and media like newspapers, comic books, magazines, and other mundane objects to produce vibrant compositions, establishing the movement as a cornerstone of contemporary art.  Pop art began in the mid 1950's in Britain by a group of painters, sculptors, writers, and critics called the Independent Group, and it spread soon after into the United States. Much of the movement’s roots were prompted by a cultural revolution led by activists, thinkers, and artists who aimed to restructure a social order ruled by conformity during this time.  Pop art is easily recognizable due to its vibrancy and unique characteristics that are

 The Early 20th Century: The Age of Anxiety       It is no secret why the early 20th century can be referred to as “The Age of Anxiety”. This monumental time was marked by incredible change; industrial, economical, social and cultural.  Defining events of the early 20th century include The Great Depression, World War I, and more . All of these rapid changes greatly impacted the arts during this time, but they weren't always positive. All of the  uncertainty and anxiety experienced by whole societies were expressed and reflected through the artwork produced during this time. To further prove that point, I'll be discussing works from artists Jackson Pollock, Dorothea Lange, and  Hannah Höch.  The Flame (1934-1938)     The Flame by Jackson Pollock, I believe, is accurately representative of the stress, anxiety, and overwhelming fear the people of this time must've experienced. Pollock was an American painter, and the leading force behind the abstract expressionist movement in

 Romanticism Vs. Realism      Welcome back to my blog! After diving into the Romantic era, I've decided to compare the stylings of Romanticism art and Realism art since they're both very influential and fascinating to study. I feel like Romanticism is very much my type of art. I've mentioned before that I'm highly drawn to artwork involving green, flourishing nature with calm or rushing waters. I've noticed that there are a lot of paintings in the Romanticism category that use dreamy, lush landscapes and nature, which I desire. So far, the work I've seen in Realism is incredibly striking and straightforward.. yet slightly  monotonous for my taste.  Romanticism Artwork - The Hudson River School      The Romantic era was the movement that rejected the formality of Neoclassicism and, instead, embraced emotion .  This  movement emphasized the sublimity and beauty of nature, and dominated American art during this period, especially the untamed American West that was

  Classical Era     Hello, and welcome back to my blog! During the Classical era, the growth in wealth of the middle class blurred the lines between the classes. This blurring is especially prominent in the art that was birthed from this era. Artists and musicians were creating works and composing songs that everyone enjoyed. These artists were no longer catering solely to the upper classes. A result of this cohesion lead to the introduction of new art styles and forms: Rococo and Neoclassical. For my art assessment, I'll be sharing artwork from Francois Boucher, William Hogarth, and Angelica Kauffman.  The Toilette of Venus      The Toilette of Venus  was painted by Francois Boucher in 1751 with oil on a canvas. Boucher was a french artist that specialized in Rococo style art. The Toilette of Venus was executed for Madame Le Pompadour, Boucher's most significant patron. In this painting, a beautiful woman is depicted with three small angelic babies playfully surrounding her.

Welcome to the Baroque Era     Hello, and welcome back to my blog. This time around, we dove into the Baroque Era, which I have to admit - I had never heard of this era until we learned it in class, and I'm still having slight trouble pronouncing it correctly! The art work that was established from this era is stylistically complex, but the desire to evoke emotions in dramatic ways underlies its manifestations. For my blog assessment, I wanted to choose a painting that was a little out of my comfort zone, in hopes that it would help expand the way I perceive art and broaden my horizons of art. I was fascinated by numerous pieces from this era, but the one I chose to dissect is the work from a Dutch painter, Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn, titled The Night Watch. Rembrandt is considered one of the most influential artists of his time. His paintings are characterized by incredible brushwork, rich color, and a mastery in chiaroscuro.  The Night Watch     The Night Watch  was painted i

Welcome     Hello, and welcome back to my blog. Today's blog post is centered around all things Renaissance, including my favorite piece of visual art from an artist emerged in the Northern Renaissance, Hieronymus Bosch. Learning about the Italian and Northern Renaissance the last two weeks of class has been wildly fascinating. The art birthed from this time period proves to be influential, powerful, and timeless to this day. There's a lot to learn and take in from this era, the leading artists, and their artwork so let's get into it.  Hieronymus Bosch and The Garden of Earthly Delights     Hieronymus Bosch was a Dutch/Netherlandish painter of the Northern Renaissance that specialized in strikingly and surreal iconography. Throughout his career, he explored religious themes and used his art to portray the sins and follies of humankind. One of his most famous visual arts that I have found to love is The   Garden of Earthly Delights. This painting of his stands as one of the