The document discusses the influence of Robert Rauschenberg on artist Peter Blake in the 1950s. Blake's "Rauschenbergs" were a formalized version of Rauschenberg's work, which used paint in an abstract expressionist style. The document also mentions Jasper John's "Target" from 1961 and Peter Blake's "The First Real Target" from the same year.
Term "Abstract Expressionism" was first used in Germany in connection with Rusian artist Wassily Kandinsky in 1919 (referencing the German Expressionists with their anti-figurative aesthetic), but later became more commonly associated with Post-WWII American Art.
Term "Abstract Expressionism" was first used in Germany in connection with Rusian artist Wassily Kandinsky in 1919 (referencing the German Expressionists with their anti-figurative aesthetic), but later became more commonly associated with Post-WWII American Art.
This slideshow was created as an introduction to a Year 9 unit on Abstract Expressionism, it was designed as a starting point for further research into specific artists of the movement and its wider influences. It was also designed as a starting point into a practical exercise recreating the 'sentiment' of AE without necessarily reproducing the 'methods'. It needs editing.
Lecture 6: The New York School comes of age with the mature work of Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning. We also discuss the 'second generation' artists such as Joan Mitchell and Morriss Lewis. A strong focus on expressive brushwork, personal emotion and the underlying tenets of existentialist thought is on full display. Clement Greenberg's thoughts on the inherent flatness of the picture plane also exert a strong influence. The work should also be seen in the context of the Cold War and 'soft power'.
This slideshow was created as an introduction to a Year 9 unit on Abstract Expressionism, it was designed as a starting point for further research into specific artists of the movement and its wider influences. It was also designed as a starting point into a practical exercise recreating the 'sentiment' of AE without necessarily reproducing the 'methods'. It needs editing.
Lecture 6: The New York School comes of age with the mature work of Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning. We also discuss the 'second generation' artists such as Joan Mitchell and Morriss Lewis. A strong focus on expressive brushwork, personal emotion and the underlying tenets of existentialist thought is on full display. Clement Greenberg's thoughts on the inherent flatness of the picture plane also exert a strong influence. The work should also be seen in the context of the Cold War and 'soft power'.
Kuan Hua Pecha Kucha Presentation, Professional Practice Class 5
Pecha Kucha, devised in 2003 by Astrid Klein and Mark Dythamis, is a presentation style in which 20 slides are shown for 20 seconds each. The format keeps presentations concise, fast-paced and facilitates multiple—speakers.
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Don't miss our very first PECHA KUCHA NIGHT!
Yes, it's another 'first' for APSS. We are very proud to invite you to attend our inaugural Pecha Kucha Night featuring 8 APSS Associate Members.
What is Pecha Kucha?
Pecha Kucha was devised in Tokyo in February 2003 as an event for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public.It has turned into a massive celebration, with events happening in hundreds of cities around the world, inspiring creativity worldwide.
Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of 'chit chat', Pecha Kucha rests on a simple presentation format of 20 slides x 20 seconds (6 min 40 sec). This format makes presentations concise, and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.
What will happen in APSS Pecha Kucha Night?
When Andrew Chow showcased the Pecha Kucha Night at our March meeting (in his Pecha Kucha style presentation), we received so much interest that 9 APSS Associate Members signed up immediately to be our presenters at this unique event. They will all be encouraged to invite a cheer team of their friends and business associates.
All CSPs (Certified Speaking Professionals) and Professional Members who attend this Pecha Kucha Night will be invited to be 'friendly judges' based on 3 criteria: Content, Delivery and Humour. There will be one overall winner of the night. And yes, there are prizes!
Come along and support our fabulous Associate Members on 23 April. I'm sure we will all learn a lot.
Tips on how to do Pecha Kucha presentations ... in Pecha kucha format. A simple formatted presentation style that stops death by power point. Not so easy to deliver, does take practice :)
20x20 20 slides - 20 seconds per slide. Automated.
Pecha Kucha Milwaukee: Lessons Learned from SketchnotesMike Rohde
My presentation on sketchnotes, used at Pecha Kucha Milwaukee #7 on May 11th, 2010. Each of my 20 slides slide lasts 20 seconds and automatically changes, had to have the timing down!
http://pecha-kucha.org/night/milwaukee/7
2137ad - Characters that live in Merindol and are at the center of main storiesluforfor
Kurgan is a russian expatriate that is secretly in love with Sonia Contado. Henry is a british soldier that took refuge in Merindol Colony in 2137ad. He is the lover of Sonia Contado.
2137ad Merindol Colony Interiors where refugee try to build a seemengly norm...luforfor
This are the interiors of the Merindol Colony in 2137ad after the Climate Change Collapse and the Apocalipse Wars. Merindol is a small Colony in the Italian Alps where there are around 4000 humans. The Colony values mainly around meritocracy and selection by effort.
Hadj Ounis's most notable work is his sculpture titled "Metamorphosis." This piece showcases Ounis's mastery of form and texture, as he seamlessly combines metal and wood to create a dynamic and visually striking composition. The juxtaposition of the two materials creates a sense of tension and harmony, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between nature and industry.
Explore the multifaceted world of Muntadher Saleh, an Iraqi polymath renowned for his expertise in visual art, writing, design, and pharmacy. This SlideShare delves into his innovative contributions across various disciplines, showcasing his unique ability to blend traditional themes with modern aesthetics. Learn about his impactful artworks, thought-provoking literary pieces, and his vision as a Neo-Pop artist dedicated to raising awareness about Iraq's cultural heritage. Discover why Muntadher Saleh is celebrated as "The Last Polymath" and how his multidisciplinary talents continue to inspire and influence.
8. ‘Robert Rauschenberg was an enormous influence
on me in the mid 1950’s. My ‘Rauschenbergs’ are
a very formalised version of his work. I made no
attempt to assimilate his beautiful, almost abstract
‘Abstract Expressionistic’ use of paint.’ – Peter
Blake
13. “Sgt Pepper made me more
famous but it did not change me
as an artist.”
Editor's Notes
The pioneer of ‘Pop Art’ and founder of British Pop Art Movement, Sir Peter Blake was born 25th June in 1932 in Kent. He studied at Gravesend Technical College School of Art and then The Royal College of Art. Peter Blake became a Royal Academician in 1981, and a CBE in 1983. Then in 2002 he was knighted as a Knight Bachelor for his services to art.
Blake is part of the Pop Art movement. Pop Art started in the 1950’s and flourished in the 1960s. Other Pop Artists include Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney, Robert Rauschenberg and Richard Hamilton.
Pop Art was invented by British Lawrence Alloway in 1955 along with painter Richard Hamilton and Eduardo Paolozzi. It is typically characterised by bold, simple, everyday imagery, lots of bright vibrant colours. It is very interesting to look at and has a modern feel to it making it attractive to pop culture.
At the time in 1950s America, the main style was Abstract Expressionism. Even though Abstract Expression was loved by many art critics and art-lovers, artists felt it didn’t ‘connect’ with the general public enough. Pop Art was a reaction against the status quo; it solved this problem.
Pop Art definitely connects to the general public. We can tell because a main feature of the style is including iconic figures during the 60s, big brands, and recognisable material from the Western World – all these things would attract the public.
Blake’s work conveys a distinct and unique British pop aesthetic. His work depicts the emergence in the 1960s of thriving youth culture. This means that postcards, magazines and record sleeves became legitimate source materials for art-making.
Here are some examples of postcards in the 1960s. You can see that the imagery is very bright and colourful. It catches the eye and provokes feelings of happiness and nostalgia.
Peter Blake was greatly inspired and influenced by fellow Pop Artist Robert Rauschenberg. Like Rauschenberg, Peter Blake embraced a large range of artistic expression from painting and collage to photography and printmaking. His influence is evident in Blake’s work.
Peter Blake was also inspired by Jasper John. From this point on he began to paint collage-like pictures of pop musicians and filmstars and to produce assemblages made of recycled material, postcards and other items.
The mediums Peter Blake works with include sculpture, engraving and printmaking. His graphic commercial art is his most famous including his album covers like his design for The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's in 1967.
Here is a slide showing the album covers Peter Blake worked on that proves this. The album cover on the left is the Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album and on the right is an Oasis album cover Peter Blake created. It is clear Peter Blake worked with big names during the time; he catered to pop culture.
Looking at Peter Blake’s Sgt Pepper album cover in more detail, we can see how pop art and Blake’s intentions are incorporated in it. The album depicts a colourful, bright collage of 70 famous people – this had never been done for album designs before.
His original idea was to create a scene of the band in the park. Blake borrowed images of the wax figures of the Beatles from Madame Tussauds relating to how he uses borrowed material for his work.
It is evident Blake catered to pop culture because he states his aim was to ‘make an art that was the visual equivalent of pop music.’ You can see in this slide that his collage work featured a lot of recognisable pop culture images and brands that were popular at the time such as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Coca-Cola and Disney. Lots of flags are also included too such as the Union Jack and the US flag. This was probably done so the viewers could relate and associate with it.
This was probably what made his work so popular and famous. His use of bright, block colours compliments his intentions well because it is bold and stands out; just like the icons and brands he put in his work. His work also involved bold,1960’s patterns.
Peter Blake was fascinated by the public and consumer culture. He also focused on the theme of obsession in his work. This is demonstrated in his Elvis Shrine. The shrine consists of three different panels including landscapes, portraits and merchandise all related to Elvis. It incorporates a lot of Blake’s skills such as sculpture, design, painting and prints.
This slide shows 3 different collages Peter Blake made. You can really see how Robert Rauschenberg influenced Blake because of the style of collage. Blake used recycled materials and images of celebrities from that time just like Rauschenberg.
Not only did Peter Blake work with image, but he also worked with typography and lettering. This slide shows the alphabet in lots of different fonts. I think it reflects the 1960s quite well because of the colouring and the style.
Here we can see that Peter Blake analysed the alphabet in depth letter by letter. The prints characterise his typical method of working, incorporating 'found' imagery from postcards and magazines.
In current day, Peter Blake is a big fan of the Young British Artists generation. He says he first belonged to the Pop Art group, then the Ruralists, and now “part of a club standing vaguely behind the YBAs”.
