All Flashcards
Define 'acrylic'.
A fast-drying paint made of pigment suspended in acrylic polymer emulsion.
Define 'oilstick'.
Oil paint in stick form, allowing for drawing-like application.
Define 'installation art'.
An artistic genre of three-dimensional works that are often site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space.
Define 'mixed media'.
Artwork using more than one medium or material.
Define 'story quilt'.
A quilt that tells a story through images and text.
Compare Basquiat's Horn Players and Mehretu's Stadia II.
Both use layering and abstraction, but Basquiat focuses on personal/cultural identity while Mehretu explores broader themes of politics and architecture.
Compare Abakanowicz's Androgyne III and Paik's Electronic Superhighway.
Abakanowicz uses organic materials to explore the human form, while Paik uses technology to comment on society. Both challenge traditional art forms.
Compare Ringgold's Dancing at the Louvre and Basquiat's Horn Players.
Both address social and political issues, but Ringgold uses quilting to tell stories while Basquiat uses graffiti-style mark-making.
Compare Mehretu's Stadia II and Paik's Electronic Superhighway.
Mehretu uses painting to evoke motion and energy, while Paik uses video installation to create an immersive experience.
Compare Abakanowicz's Androgyne III and Ringgold's Dancing at the Louvre.
Abakanowicz explores universal human experiences with abstract forms, while Ringgold tells specific stories about cultural identity through quilts.
How does Basquiat's Horn Players relate to graffiti art?
It incorporates graffiti-style mark-making, text, and symbols, reflecting urban street culture.
How does Abakanowicz's Androgyne III relate to sculpture?
It departs from traditional sculpture by using rough, organic materials and focusing on the human form in an abstract way.
How does Ringgold's Dancing at the Louvre relate to quilting traditions?
It combines traditional quilting techniques with painting and storytelling to challenge art hierarchies.
How does Paik's Electronic Superhighway relate to video art?
It is a pioneering example of large-scale video installation, exploring the influence of technology on society.
How does Mehretu's Stadia II relate to abstract expressionism?
It builds upon abstract expressionism by incorporating architectural and urban themes, creating complex layers of meaning.