Geometric Art

11/6/2017 Style Guide for Futurism and Purism. Futurism In a contemporaneous era of the early 1900’s with modernistic art movements, “Futurism” redefined a well social-political agenda. This inauguration was named by the “charismatic Italian poet as well playwriter Filippo Tommaso Marinetti” (1876-1944). 1909 was the creation “Futurism” movement, but soon encompassed the visual arts and cinemas, music and architecture. “Futurists” were exponents of war to remove the stagnated past with aflame…

how to paint and draw as a child. When Picasso turned 13 his talent for drawing exceeded his father’s talent for painting. When Picasso was 14 him and his family moved to Barcelona, Spain. Picasso then connected to the city's prestigious School of Arts. Picasso would skip class to go to the city of Barcelona, to sketch scenes. In 1897, Picasso moved to Madrid to join the Royal Academy of San Fernando. Picasso then would get bored with classes, so he would skip to go to the city. In 1899, He then…

According to Kleiner’s analysis of African art before the 1800s, caves such as the Apollo 11 come from Africa and are assumed to be some of the oldest paintings currently discovered, showing the diversity of the continent itself. The works are difficult to date and decipher meaning, although some of the best work comes from the Benin Kingdom. Assumed to be established in the 13th century, most of its power rose along the 16th century. The kingship was considered sacred and presented artworks…

only attainable through diligent practices. Various amounts of methods are used throughout this process of art. It is important to utilize these techniques when performing the steps. They help sharpen the ability to visually express the motive in the drawing. Kenneth Perrone, an art student from Portland, Oregon, clarifies a broad yet simple concept of what the meaning behind art is, “...Art is any form of self-expression that is done by a human being for the purpose of expression” (Perrone).…

Frick Collection. Constructed in 1780, this table represents the height of neoclassical style furniture in France in the early 1780’s. Furniture during this period became more rectilinear and were decorated primarily with symmetrical motifs and geometric patterns. The Mechanical Table by Martin Carlin is a rectangular table with porcelain plaque inset in the top and decorated in gilt embellishments. The floral patterns in the porcelain plaques can suggest the table was made for a wealthy…

strong passion for art. This museum was once John and Mable Ringling’s home, but unfortunately, the two passed away shortly after the mansion was built so it is now open to the public to show off some of the greatest pieces of artwork. The Museum is located in Sarasota, Florida and has three main parts to it; one dedicated to the Ringling’s circus treasures, fine art, and of course their beautiful mansion. The Ringling Museum recently opened a new exhibit featuring a wide variety of art from…

corners of the tail, he strung red wire to the middle piece of wire. This created a look of geometric symmetry. The Finny Fish is an example of a combination of a mobile and a stabile. A mobile is a delicate, finely balanced work of art that hangs freely and moves with the wind. A stabile is a massive sculpture that is rooted to the ground. The Finny Fish has elements of both of those types of art. The mobile aspect arises from the wire net with metal ornaments. These ornaments will move…

studio and later opened her own studio. When she had kids she temporarily stopped her pictures. She used her surroundings as an advantage, took pictures and became a celebrity. Is known for her portraits of people. She worked for Vanity Fair which is an art magazine. A painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head…

“Graham Todd: Imaginary Spaces” is a memorial exhibit at the McMaster Museum of Art celebrating artist and McMaster Studio Art professor Graham Todd passed away in June 2013. This memorial exhibit features twenty sculptural works from 1982 to 2013, and also includes six of Todd’s sketchbooks. Each work is placed against a white backdrop and under soft spotlights. The works featured at the exhibit are from collections of Lorraine Samuel, Karen Hendrick, and Briana Palmer. In collecting…

exhibited in famous museums of modern art in New York until 1981. Over time he visited Paris, Picasso had moved as many artist called the city of the arts in 1904. In this city he met and shared with great artists such as Henri Matisse, who had a friendship with the master of French Fauvism. Inspired by amazing works such as Paul Cezanne, he developed together with George Braque and Juan Gris, the Cubism style. In this artistic movement, the issues are on the basic geometric and several views…