Understanding Modern Art

Definition of Modern Art

• Time Frame: Artworks produced between the 1860s to the 1970s.
• Origins: Traced back to the Industrial Revolution.
• Characteristics: A departure from traditional art forms, emphasizing experimentation and innovation.

Major Features of Modern Art

• Abandonment of Tradition: Modern artists rejected past conventions in a spirit of experimentation.
• Expression and Abstraction:
  • Tendency toward abstraction and expressive use of color.
  • Focus on innovative techniques and non-traditional materials.

Key Movements in Modern Art

• Overview: From the 1890s, various movements arose that are central to modern art:
  • Impressionism
  • Fauvism
  • Expressionism
  • Futurism
  • Cubism
  • Dada
  • Surrealism

Example of Innovation in Modern Art

• Marcel Duchamp:
  • Pioneered the use of ready-made objects, creating art from everyday materials (often seen as "trash").

Use of Color in Modern Art

• Vivid Colors: Most modern artists utilized vivid colors, particularly in movements like Fauvism and Expressionism.
• Emotional Conveyance: Color was used to emphasize emotions rather than mere representation.

Comparison: Modern Art vs. Contemporary Art

• Timeline:
  • Modern Art: 1860s - 1970s.
  • Contemporary Art: Art of the present day.
• Focus:
  • Modern Art represents individuality and purity of art.
  • Contemporary Art emphasizes societal influences.

Conclusion

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