Abstract expressionism developed in New York in the 1940s as an abstract movement influenced by science and new perspectives of space, time, and relativity. It was characterized by geometrical shapes, colors, textures, and least recognizable subjects or pure abstraction. Major artists included Jackson Pollock, known for his drip paintings, and Karel Appel. Cubism, futurism, pop art, op art, installation art, and performing arts like theater and dance were also 20th century art movements that developed new styles influenced by technology, popular culture, and optical illusions.

1. ARTS IN THE ERA OF MODERNITY
LESSON 3

2. ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM
• Happened during the post World war II
• Developed in New York – 1940’s
• Abstractionist Movement – arose from the
perspective of the intellectuals in 20th century.
• Artist were Influenced by science (new view of the
universe) – concepts of space, time and relativity.

3. Characteristics
• Geometrical shapes
• Combination of patterns of lines,
shapes, playful swirls of colors and
textures.
• Least recognizable subjects to pure
abstractionism (how viewers perceives)

4. Lavender Mist (1950) by Jackson Pollock

5. Two Heads,
1953
by:
Karel Appel

6. Cubism
• Was initiated by the retrospection of
Paul Cezanne’s style of using
GEOMETRIC FORMS, to exhibit
simplification of nature.
• Influenced by both Pablo Picasso and
Braque.

7. Pablo Picasso

8. Bowls of
fruits, violin
and bottle
1914, Pablo
Picasso

9. Futurism
• Other term Futurismo, artistic
movement originated in Italy.
• Highlighted the speed, youth and
violence of newly emerging
technology such as car, airplanes and
city industries.

10. Cyclist 1913 Natalia
Goncharova

11. Neo-Dada was a movement with audio, visual
and literary manifestations that had
similarities in method or intent with
earlier Dada artwork. It sought to close the
gap between art and daily life, and was a
combination of playfulness, iconoclasm, and
appropriation.

12. Monogram
(1954-64)
Robert
Rauschenberg

13. Pop art is an art movement that emerged in
the United Kingdom and the United States
during the mid- to late-1950s. The movement
presented a challenge to traditions of
fine art by including imagery from popular
and mass culture, such as advertising, comic
books and mundane cultural objects.

15. Blam (1962) Roy
Lichtenstein

16. Campbell Soup Can
(1962)Andy Warhol

17. Op art, short for optical art, is a style of
visual art that uses optical illusions. Op
art works are abstract, with many better
known pieces created in black and white.
Typically, they give the viewer the
impression of movement, hidden images,
flashing and vibrating patterns, or of
swelling or warping.

19. Blaze 1 Bridget
Bradley

20. Installation art is an artistic
genre of three-dimensional
works that often are site-specific
and designed to transform the
perception of a space.

25. Performing arts are basically arts or skills
that require a performance in front of a
public audience. Examples are acting,
singing and dancing. Other forms of the
Performing Arts include opera, theatre,
magic or illusion performances, mime,
spoken word, recitation and public speaking.