We can determine what made modern art “back then” by analyzing artists such as Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali. Henri Matisse’s “The Joy of Life (Le Bonheur de Vivre)” was created during Fauvism period. This work of art is considered to be modern because of it’s strong colors. Matisse like to use colors that where pure, and soft-wavy shape. “Matisse used pure colors and the white of exposed canvas to create a light-filled atmosphere in his Fauve paintings. Rather than using modeling or shading to lend volume and structure to his pictures, Matisse used contrasting areas of pure, unmodulated color. (Bucker,Julia)”. This technique was new and created a new way for Matisse to express himself and his ideas. Some critics argued that
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It is also one of the most famous pieces created in this modern art era. There are many factors that make his painting “modern”. Some elements are: Faces that resembled African face masks, shattering shapes, everything there is sharp, the women’s body seem masculine, it shows movement, body ratio is wrong, the painting is also a record of time and space. Picasso was able to represent the women with geometric shapes instead of the picture painted in the classic style of picture realism. When Picasso first displayed this painting in 1916’s the public was outrage. It was extremely uncontroversial at that time, because it was not the “normal” and it followed no guidelines. Some critics argued that the painting seemed like it was made by a child. Another art work by Pablo Picasso is Portrait of Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler, 1910. These painting is an abstract cubic portrait of Picassos sponsor. What makes it modern is that there is no no sense of perceptional space, takes different perspectives, Renders space and time. This painting created a whole new way of perspective in portraits. Lastly, As I mentioned before Salvador Dali was deeply influenced by Freud’s …show more content…
They are innovative and often challenged by others. People are always questioning and referring the answer to what makes a given person, object or event “modern”. Graffiti is the perfect example for what is considered to be “modern now”. A good representative of this medium is famous artist Banksy, even though his identity is still unknown his artwork has become worldwide known. He is a political activist that expresses his ideas using graffiti. His work reflects strong opposing political ideas and he is often blame for vandalism. “Banksy is certainly not known for painting on command, or by anyone else’s guidelines. (McQuibban, Flora)”. This statement would have applied to all of our modern artist. Modern artist doesn’t follow the old guidelines; they make their own rules. “The messages Banksy has formerly conveyed through his work have been anti-war, anti-capitalism, anti-fascism and anti-establishment. He has criticized numerous political parties, the Royal Family, and other powers... He has shed light on the darker side of the world: child abuse, child labor, greed, hypocrisy, power, and alienation. (McQuibban, Flora)”. Banksy is truly an exceptional modern artist; he uses his artistic skills to show the world his views on the current issues. He is able to represent the present but also be able to observe it and gain a perspective and analyze it. Modern back then and now is about
It is also one of the most famous pieces created in this modern art era. There are many factors that make his painting “modern”. Some elements are: Faces that resembled African face masks, shattering shapes, everything there is sharp, the women’s body seem masculine, it shows movement, body ratio is wrong, the painting is also a record of time and space. Picasso was able to represent the women with geometric shapes instead of the picture painted in the classic style of picture realism. When Picasso first displayed this painting in 1916’s the public was outrage. It was extremely uncontroversial at that time, because it was not the “normal” and it followed no guidelines. Some critics argued that the painting seemed like it was made by a child. Another art work by Pablo Picasso is Portrait of Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler, 1910. These painting is an abstract cubic portrait of Picassos sponsor. What makes it modern is that there is no no sense of perceptional space, takes different perspectives, Renders space and time. This painting created a whole new way of perspective in portraits. Lastly, As I mentioned before Salvador Dali was deeply influenced by Freud’s …show more content…
They are innovative and often challenged by others. People are always questioning and referring the answer to what makes a given person, object or event “modern”. Graffiti is the perfect example for what is considered to be “modern now”. A good representative of this medium is famous artist Banksy, even though his identity is still unknown his artwork has become worldwide known. He is a political activist that expresses his ideas using graffiti. His work reflects strong opposing political ideas and he is often blame for vandalism. “Banksy is certainly not known for painting on command, or by anyone else’s guidelines. (McQuibban, Flora)”. This statement would have applied to all of our modern artist. Modern artist doesn’t follow the old guidelines; they make their own rules. “The messages Banksy has formerly conveyed through his work have been anti-war, anti-capitalism, anti-fascism and anti-establishment. He has criticized numerous political parties, the Royal Family, and other powers... He has shed light on the darker side of the world: child abuse, child labor, greed, hypocrisy, power, and alienation. (McQuibban, Flora)”. Banksy is truly an exceptional modern artist; he uses his artistic skills to show the world his views on the current issues. He is able to represent the present but also be able to observe it and gain a perspective and analyze it. Modern back then and now is about