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Contemporary Art

Contemporary Art. Abstract Expressionism. Is anti-figurative (does not illustrate a specific subject like a setting or an individual) Values individuality, freedom of expression, and spontaneity

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Contemporary Art

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  1. Contemporary Art

  2. Abstract Expressionism • Is anti-figurative (does not illustrate a specific subject like a setting or an individual) • Values individuality, freedom of expression, and spontaneity • Although there may not be a solid form, the paintings do depict themes or feelings through colors, shape, line, movement, texture and overall “business” • Can include organic shapes (things found in nature) like circles or squares and can mix vibrant colors with earth tones

  3. Color • Red – anger or love • Green – rebirth, invigoration, greed, envy, wealth • Pink – shyness, infatuation • Yellow/gold – joy or associated with a higher power • Blue – sadness or calmness • Purple – creativity or calmness • Black – evil, death, grief • White – innocence/purity

  4. Shape • Natural • Circle = eternity, cycles, unification • Squares = conventional/normal • Leaves, petals, hexagons, spirals (shells) can be integrated • The key is to make the shape, if used at all, seem blurred or abstract (not literal)

  5. Line • Line can cause the eye to move over the page • Line can create texture • Line can appeal to the viewer’s emotions • Sharp, jagged lines = violence or danger • Soft, flowing lines = tranquility, safety, comfort

  6. “Passing Circle” by Greg Martin

  7. “Winter Time” by Mira Lisa Schiritas

  8. “Onement, I” by Barnett Newman

  9. “Canticle” and “Sonata” by Mark Tobey

  10. “Yellow and Blue” by Mark Rothko

  11. “Agony” by Gorky

  12. “Contentment” and “Flirt” by Helen Frankenthaler

  13. “Bring Me Spring” by Ritchie Paul Dalto

  14. Assignment Option One – Art • Create a piece of art (watercolor, magazine collage, drawn artwork) that embodies the characteristics of abstract expressionism. • Focus on line, color, and abstract shapes to illustrate the themes or ideas in your sonnet or ode. • Write an explanation that explains how the artwork shows your representation by explaining specific details. * This method will work best for visual learners

  15. Assignment Option Two - Song • Locate and bring in song lyrics that share similar themes with your sonnet or ode • In your explanation, draw connections between the song and your poem. Focus on theme, rhythm, and mood. • This method is best for auditory learners.

  16. Example of an Explanation My abstract expressionist piece is reflective of themes and ideas in my poem. The colors I chose were pink and red because these colors represent love and flirtation. I love chocolate, as shown in the line, “Chocolate is my dearest friend.” I also used soft lines to indicate that chocolate is comforting to me; these lines also create texture. The texture in the painting reminds me of the texture of yummy peanut butter.

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