MAPEH Grade 10 ARTS (PART 3) "MODERN ART" (1st Quarter).

Summary

This video script explores the third part of the Great 10 mappa lesson in arts, focusing on Modern Art, particularly abstract expressionism, pop art, and other contemporary forms. It delves into the impact of mid-20th-century world events on art, the rise of the New York school, and artists like Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. The script also covers the emergence of neoism, pop art with Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, and the conceptual and optical art movements. It concludes with discussions on installation and performance art, highlighting their significance in contemporary art.

Takeaways

• 🌏 World events in the mid-20th century, particularly World War I and II, significantly influenced the course of art history, shifting the focus from Europe to America.
• 🎨 The New York school emerged in the 1940s as a synthesis of European Cubist and surrealist styles, leading to the abstract expressionism movement.
• 🖌️ Action painting, exemplified by Jackson Pollock's work, involved splattering and dripping paint on large canvases laid on the floor, emphasizing vitality and creativity.
• 🌈 Color field painting used color saturation to create effects, with artists like Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman known for their large fields of vibrant color.
• 🔠 Pictograph approach in abstract expressionism involved filling canvases with repeating picture fragments or symbols, as seen in the works of Adolf Gottlieb and Lee Krasner.
• 📚 By the 1960s, the New York school's momentum slowed, giving way to new movements like neoism, pop art, conceptual art, op art, and new realism, characterized by lighter treatment and humor.
• 👨‍🎨 Pop art, led by artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, used recognizable objects and images from the consumer society, blurring the lines between fine art and popular aesthetics.
• 💭 Conceptual art focused on the idea or concept behind the work, often requiring little physical craftsmanship, with the artist's time spent on the concept rather than execution.
• 👀 Op art, or optical art, created visual experiences that played with the viewer's perception, using precise planning of lines, spaces, and colors to give the illusion of movement.
• 🏛 Installation art modified the viewer's experience of a space using sculptural materials and other media, not confined to gallery spaces and often interactive.
• 🎭 Performance art used the human body, expressions, gestures, and sounds to convey contemporary issues, happening in various spaces and times, and often interactive with the audience.

Q & A

What significant world events influenced the course of art history in the mid-20th century?

World War I (1913-1914) and World War II (1941-1945) immensely influenced the course of human life and, consequently, the course of art history, shifting the political, economic, and cultural world stage from Europe to America.

What is the New York school and how did it come to be?

The New York school was established as a result of a reverse migration during World War II, which brought European scientists, architects, and artists to American shores, particularly New York. It was a synthesis of Europe's Cubist and surrealist styles, creating a unique American artistic movement.

What is abstract expressionism and how is it related to action painting?

Abstract expressionism is an art movement characterized by the artists' focus on conveying emotions and ideas rather than depicting physical reality. Action painting, as seen in the works of Jackson Pollock, is a form of abstract expressionism where paint is splattered, squirted, and dribbled onto the canvas, emphasizing the physical act of painting.

Who is Jackson Pollock and what is his contribution to abstract expressionism?

Jackson Pollock was a leading figure in the abstract expressionism movement. He is known for his action painting technique, where he worked on large canvases spread on the floor, creating art with a seemingly no prearranged plan, pattern, or design.

What is color field painting and which artists are associated with this style?

Color field painting is a style within abstract expressionism that focuses on large fields of color to create the desired effect. Artists like Mark Rothko, Barnett Newman, and Adolf Gottlieb are associated with this style.

What is pop art and how did it emerge in the 1960s?

Pop art emerged in the 1960s as a movement that used lighter treatment, humor, and irreverence in artworks. It often incorporated recognizable objects and images from the emerging consumer society, with artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein leading the movement.

Who is Andy Warhol and what was his contribution to pop art?

Andy Warhol was a successful magazine and ad illustrator who became a leading artist of the 1960s pop art movement. He blurred the lines between fine art and mainstream aesthetics, venturing into various art forms including performance art, filmmaking, and writing.

What is conceptual art and how does it differ from traditional art forms?

Conceptual art is an art form that emphasizes the idea or concept behind the work rather than the physical craftsmanship. It often requires little or no physical creation and can disappear unless documented, challenging the idea of art as objects to be bought and sold.

What is op art and how does it create visual experiences for viewers?

Op art, or optical art, emerged in the 1960s as an experiment in visual perception. It uses precise planning and positioning of lines, spaces, and colors to create the illusion of movement, with the viewer's eye and brain responding to the optical data.

What are installation art and performance art, and how do they differ from traditional art forms?

Installation art modifies the viewer's experience of a space using sculptural materials and other media, often allowing the viewer to interact with the work in stages. Performance art involves the actions of an individual or group in a specific time and place, with the performer being the artist. Both forms are distinct from traditional art as they focus on the sensory experience and interaction with the audience.

What role did World War II play in the development of the New York school and abstract expressionism?

World War II led to a reverse migration of European artists to America, particularly New York, where they interacted with American artists. This exchange resulted in the establishment of the New York school and the development of abstract expressionism, which combined elements of European Cubist and surrealist styles.