METHODS OF PRESENTING THE ART SUBJECTS

Methods of presenting the art subjects

In 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. Realism 2. Abstraction 3. Symbolism 4. Fauvism 5. Dadaism 6. Futurism 7. 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 artists main function is to describe as accurately and honestly

Realism
Work of art seems so natural In 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 Brancusis bird in space

Abstraction
Abstract subjects can also be presentedin many ways like: 1. Distortion 2. Elongation 3. Mangling 4. Cubism 5. 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 % - percentages Lion courage Lamb - meekness

Juan Lunas Spolarium

Heavy and strong bushstrokes anger over abuses and cruelties of the spaniar

Fauvism
Important movement of the 1900s Flourished as a group from about 1903-1907 It 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 experimental Dada french word hobby horse (nonsensical)

Marcel Duchamp Mona Lisa

Futurism
Developed in Italy about the same time cubism appeared in France Artists 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 Brgle - 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