... of artists decided that it was impossible to paint the normal still lifes and nudes of the times. The artists of this movement were opposed to all forms of social realism and wanted to explore their intellectual thought through their art. There were two main types of art produced during this time. Although the artists of this movement were a diverse group ... pictograph images are the expression of the neurosis which is our reality. To my mind certain so-called abstraction is not abstraction at all. On the contrary, it is the realism of our time. MARK ROTHKO Mark Rothko, Green on Blue, ...

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... to have emerged since 1950. Throughout his career, which now spans more than thirty years, Katz has produced a remarkable and impressive body of work that constitutes a unique aspect of modern realism. "Portraits have been the mainstay of Katz's paintings since the late 1950's - especially of his wife, Ada, son, Vincent, and a circle of friends composed of artists, poets, critics and dancers ... . Katz's portraits form a new and distinctive type of realism in American art which combines aspects of both abstraction and representatio Alex n. His work is characterized by flatly painted, dra...

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... I feel like my participative experience could last for hours. I was on the other side of the room when I first saw this painting; it immediately captured my attention because of its realism and sense of peace. My attention to the work was sustained by all the detail. As I let my eyes wander throughout the painting, I noticed countless areas of interest with which ... ...

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... with a wood backing. This was typical for the time period, however his personal touch and great use of the medium, is what gave this painting such a well detailed appearance. The realism and emphasis of detail in the man's face and clothing is what first caught my eye. As I looked closer the visual texture of the painting made me want to touch ... ...

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... from Titian's original primarily by the handling of the paint. Rembrandt's version was implemented with a rougher, textured surface, unlike the actual surface of skin, but he managed to maintain exceptional realism particularly within the working woman's hands. The sitter is facing the left reaching out to hand an invisible suitor a bundle of flowers. Her expression in Rembrandt's portrait is more intimate ... ...

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... it considered Velazquez" greatest painting, it is considered one of the greatest in history. That's a very impressive statement. Perhaps what makes it so impressive is the artist's drive for optical realism. The forms are suggested through loosely applied paint. Also what makes this painting interesting is that nothing is emphasized, and nothing forced. Our eyes take a calm stroll through the painting ... ...

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... way that artists painted. However these innovations took place in two different geographic regions and in two very different ways. In the North artists used oil and strived for a intense realism. In Italy, a new style emerged called Mannerism. Italian artist experimented with spatial sense and proportions in order to express the actions in the painting more beautifully. One artist in Italy ... ...

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... may be intended to symbolize the time between Christ's conception and birth. Gabriel's presence may be just looking over Mary while she is with child. This Merode Altarpiece shows a realistic realism transforming the customary religious themes into something more that the fifteenth century people of Flanders could more simply understand by blending it into everyday life....

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... 19th century, and is possibly the first Expressionist painting of that time. The Scream was very different from the art of the time, when many artists tried to represent objective realism. Edvard Munch's most famous work has gained enormously in popularity over time. Perhaps the fear here shows us that the artist has become more widespread in recent decades. From neck ... ...

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... was how he loved to relax. His most admired one by others would most definitely be "Mona Lisa." His work continues to spark people today because of his freshness and realism that he expressed in his many paintings before he died on May 2nd, of 1519....

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... technical change in paintig in 1909-1915 are Giacomo Balla, Luigi Russolo and Carlo Cara. Divisionism united the painters and the link between impressionisism, neo-impressionism, symbolist imagery and social Realism. However each artists individually interprets the theories in "The Technical Manofesto". Balla's paintings are more concerned with "optical phemona", Carra with the"Physicality of movement" and Boccioni with "Philosophy of ... ...

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... out of those objects new feelings and creations which provoke thought. With broad strokes Manet used a vivid summary technique. Manet adopted bold brush strokes, and emphasized certain characteristics considered unorthodox realism by the church. Pre-Manet paintings had flat and static qualities. He created a new type of painting that made people think, and made art reviewers and members of society angry ... ...

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... to be so realistic it reclines into the wall. There is a barrel vault drawn in perspective which is divided into squares, they are also foreshortened and this adds a sense of realism to the painting. Cleverly positioned figures at the sides of the painting make it look symmetrical and help to lead the viewer's eye in towards the focal point of the ... ...

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... structured views of New York City. She wanted her viewers to see a different observation of usually small unnoticed flowers so she enlarged them so they could be scrutinized. She rejected realism in favor of simplified flat patterns and color harmonies inspired by Japanese art. "Jack in the Pulpit" is a painting inspired by her teacher - her teacher brought the flower so the ... ...

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... ideal body figure for future artworks. Due to Leonardo's remarkable illustrations, European artists began to study the model of nature more closely and to paint with the goal of great realism. They learned to create lifelike people and animals, and they became skilled at creating the illusion of depth and distance on flat walls and canvases by using the techniques of ... ...

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... qualities to that of Christ and the Adulteress in the lighting technique used to illuminate it main subject(s). While both paintings share different meanings and messages, they both focus on realism and dramatic values. The visit to the Getty center was a memorable and pleasant experience. Being able to view these works of art in person, rather than in a text book, contributed ... ...

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... as there are different reasons for creating art there are different ways to create it. There are paintings created with pastels, oils, watercolors and acrylics in order to portray landscapes, realism, surrealism, fantasy, abstracts, still life, the human body, etc. Photography is also an art. People use photography to capture wildlife, nature, landscapes, flowers, people, etc. Glass is used to create ... ...

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... painting and the other people in the painting to show the sun was behind them because of where there shadows were in the painting, this technique gave the painting more realism. In addition this painting represents the renaissance by the use of bright colors in which was used to express the mood of the painting which was exciting and thoughtful. It ... ...

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... man. Details like this are common in impressionist paintings. In conclusion this painting is an impressionist painting because the method of short fast brushstrokes, vivid colors, light and shadow and realism in the scene. ...

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... it considered Velazquez" greatest painting, it is considered one of the greatest in history. That's a very impressive statement. Perhaps what makes it so impressive is the artist's drive for optical realism. The forms are suggested through loosely applied paint. Also what makes this painting interesting is that nothing is emphasized, and nothing forced. Our eyes take a calm stroll through the painting ... ...

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... , it is painted delicately in that every figures clothing the wrinkles are shown. This painting is a detailed realistic work. Also, the mountain and the land have many lines to show realism. However, El Greco's painting is worked as tone by colors. It feels smooth, but is heavy surrounding. It is used by oil colors, so it is painted smoothly. It is ... ...

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... we view modern art. Jackson Pollock adopted different styles of painting during his lifetime. In his earlier years, artists such as Thomas Hart Benton, whose painting style was entitled "American Realism", and also Mexican artists such as Diego Rivera inspired his painting and style. However, Pollock was troubled by his inability to find his own signature style, and turned to the ... ...

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... of jewels and a crown on her head. While the texture of the dress is definite, being very ruff with lace, it is also very soft looking creating the effect of realism in her outfit. It seems as though one could reach out and touch the dress. While the background creates a certain mood of darkness, the bright red drape helps break things ... ...

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