Art Movements describes three major art movements - Realism, Impressionism, and Abstract Expressionism. The Realist movement began in 1850s France and aimed to depict realistic subjects without embellishment. Prominent Realist artists included Eugene von Blaas and Gustave Courtbet. The Impressionist movement used techniques like strokes of unmixed color to give impressions of light and appearance without detail. Claude Monet was an Impressionist artist. Abstract Expressionism began in New York and featured freely created abstract works representing the artist's own reactions, developing independently of Europe.

1. Art Movements

2. Art Movements
Art Movement is a group of artist who agree on
general principles about styles,tecniques or
approaches.
The following art movements are responsible for
having created the different art/design styles namely,
realistic, semi-realistic and abstract styles. Study the
contribution of each movement to the history of art.

3. Realist Artists
This art movement refers to the artistic movement, which
began in France in the 1850s.
Realist artist believe in realism in the visual arts. Realism
is the depiction of subjects as they appear in everyday life,
without embellishment or interpretation. The term also describes
works of art which, in revealing the truth, may emphasize the
ugly or sordid.

4. “The Serenade”
By Eugene von Blaas
“Wounded Man”
By Gustave Courtbet

5. Impressionist Artists
Impressionists use impressionism in their works of art.
Impressionism is a style of painting that gives the impression
made by the subject on the artist without much attention to
details.
A school of late 18th century French painters introduced
pictured appearances by strokes of unmixed colors to give the
impression of reflected light.

6. “Sunrise”
By Cloude Monet

7. Abstract Expressionist Artists
A New York school of painting. Abstract expressionism
movement introduced freely created abstractions. They believe
that art should represent the artists’ own reactions. The first
important school of American painting to develop independently
of European styles. These abstract paintings were now housed in
the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York.

9. Seatwork:
Identify the art/design style that is presented in each artwork .
Choose the correct answer.(6pts.)

10. 1.”UP Oblation” by Guillermo Tolentino:Concrete sculpture,3.5 m in height.
Abstract
Realistic
Semi-Realistic

11. 2.”Sunday Afternoon on the Island of the Grand-Jatte”.(1884-1886) by Georges
Seurat
Abstract
Realistic
Semi-Realistic

12. 3.”EDSA Shrine” by Virginia Ty-Navarro:Bronze sculpture
Abstract
Realistic
Semi-Realistic

13. 4.”Splash/Spray”by Cid Reyes
Abstract
Realistic
Semi-Realistic

14. 5.”Crucifixion” by Ang Kiukok,1979:Medium:Oil in canvass.Size 182x182 cm.
Abstract
Realistic
Semi-Realistic

15. 6.”Sarimanok” by Abdulmari Imao:Brass sculpture
Abstract
Realistic
Semi-Realistic