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The Nabis |
Hebrew, "Prophet" ; a group of Symbolist painters influenced by Gauguin A Parisian group of Post-Impressionist artists and illustrators who became influential within the field of graphic art. Paul Gauguin, Maurice Denis, Paul Serusier, Edouard Vuillard, Pierre Bonnard One of several groups associated with the Ecole de Paris. Rebelled against the confines of academic art. Dabbed in mysticism and symbolism. Strongly influenced by Paul Gauguin. The name "Nabis" derived from the Hebrew word for "Prophets" and was coined by the poet Henri Cazalis. |
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Primitivism |
The incorporation in early-20th-century Western art of stylistic elements from the artifacts of Africa, Oceania, and the native peoples of the Americas. |
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The Yellow Christ |
Paul Gauguin, Le Christ Jaune, 1889 Neotraditionalist-- stressed Christian values of quietism, piety, asceticism, hierarchical stability |
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Absinthe |
Believed to be hallucinogenic; banned in the US in 1912 Highly alcoholic beverage whose production is very similar to gin Culprit ingredient has since been removed, however you can get the original version in France Caused many artists brains to deteriorate over time, and in extreme cases, death |
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Noa Noa |
The most widely known of Gauguin's writings It is the Tahitian Journal Includes observations of Tahiti and it's people, as well as Gauguin's efforts to achieve spiritual peace |
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Edvard Munch |
Painted The Scream, Madonna and Puberty Norwegian painter and printmaker Uses psychological themes and symbolism Greatly influenced German expressionism |
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Fauvism |
The first of the avant garde styles; flourished in France The style of les Fauves (French for "the wild beasts"), a loose group of early twentieth-century Modern artists whose works emphasized painterly qualities and strong color over the representational or realistic values retained by Impressionism. |
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German Expressionism |
The term "expressionism" in Germany meant "modern art" It was a rejection of traditional Western (non-German) conventions dating back to the Renaissance Many people believed German Expressionism to be "too French" German Expressionism was more involved with the relationships between art and society, politics and popular culture. Torn between individual creativity and duty to the public masses. Separate League of West German Art Lovers and Artists was important for avant garde exchange. |
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Synaesthesia |
Union of the senses Neurological phenomenon The production of a sense impression relating to one sense or part of the body by stimulation of another sense or part of the body. Associating colour with music, for example. |
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Theosophy |
Combination of the words theology and philosophy Translates to divine wisdom Refers to mysticism of philosophers who believe that they can understand the nature of some god by direct apprehension without revelation |
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The Degenerate Art Exhibition |
An art exhibition organized by Adolf Ziegler and the Nazi Party in Munich from July 19 to November 30, 1937 The term degenerate applied to any art that was incompatible with German ideology and propaganda. Entire movements such as Fauvism, Expressionism, Impressionism etc were labeled as such. |
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Analytic Cubism |
Developed only by Picasso and Braque during the winter of 1909-10 Early phase of cubism Chiefly characterized by a pronounced use of geometric shapes and by a tendency toward a monochromatic use of colour |
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Synthetic Cubism |
Grew out of analytic Cubism Late phase of cubism Characterized by an increased use of colour and the imitation or introduction of a wide range of textures and material into painting |
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Thus Spoke Zarathustra |
A philosophical novel by German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche composed in 4 parts between 1883 and 1885 Originally published in 1993 |
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Friedrich Nietzsche |
German philosopher, cultural critic, poet, composer and Latin & Greek scholar Profound influence on Western philosophy |
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Biskra |
Capital city of Algeria Something related to Matisse (blue nude was a souvenir or something) |
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Paula Modersohn-Becker |
German painter One of the most important representatives of early expressionism Died from childbirth First museum dedicated to a woman |
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Wassily Kandinsky |
Influential Russian painter and art theorist Several circles Composition VII Yellow Red Blue |
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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner |
Founder of The Bridge Painter and printmaker Expressionist |
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Madame Blavatsky |
Founded theosophy |
