Methods of Presenting the Subject of Art

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What is Realism in art?

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Realism is the attempt to portray the subject as it is, with the artist selecting, changing, and arranging details to express their intended idea. The main function of the artist is to describe accurately what is observed through the senses.

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Who is an example of a Realist painter?

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Amorsolo is an example of a Realist painter.

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What does Abstraction mean in art?

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Abstraction refers to art that is withdrawn or separated from material objects or practical matters, focusing on the artist's feelings and ideas rather than objective reality.

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Name two famous Abstract painters.

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Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.

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What is Distortion in the context of Abstraction?

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Distortion is when the subject is misshapen or twisted, emphasizing detail to the point that it is no longer correctly depicted.

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What is Elongation in abstract art?

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Elongation refers to the lengthening or extension of a subject.

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What is Abstract Expressionism?

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Abstract Expressionism is a form of abstract art developed by American painters in the 1940s and 1950s, characterized by strong color, heavy impasto, uneven brush strokes, and rough textures.

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What is Impressionism?

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Impressionism is a style where the artist captures the image of an object as it would be seen in a fleeting moment, often with works that are slightly out of focus.

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Who are some notable Impressionist artists?

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Monet, Renoir, Pissaro, Degas, Morisot, and Cassatt.

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What defines Post-Impressionism?

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Post-Impressionism is characterized by viewing the picture surface as flat rather than an illusion of depth, focusing on colors and forms rather than imitating objective reality.