All Flashcards
How does Ringgold's 'Dancing at the Louvre' relate to the tradition of quilting?
Combines traditional quilting with modern art references to tell a story and comment on cultural representation.
How does Song Su-Nam's 'Summer Trees' relate to traditional Korean ink painting?
Employs ink on paper and emphasizes flowing lines and brushstrokes, but in an abstract style, evoking feelings of energy and vitality.
How does Shonibare's 'The Swing' relate to Rococo art?
It is a direct reference to Fragonard's 'The Swing', but uses African-inspired textiles to critique colonialism.
How does Kngwarreye's 'Earth’s Creation' relate to Aboriginal Australian artistic traditions?
It uses dots and lines, a common feature in Aboriginal art, to depict the creation story of the Anmatyerre people.
How does Anatsui's 'Old Man's Cloth' relate to textile traditions?
While not a traditional textile, it mimics the form and function of cloth using discarded bottle caps and wire, exploring cultural heritage and globalization.
What is Globalism in art?
Art that transcends national boundaries, reflecting interconnectedness.
Define Postcolonialism in art.
Art that addresses the legacies of colonialism.
What does 'Identity' refer to in contemporary art?
Exploration of personal, cultural, and social identities.
How does 'Technology' relate to contemporary art?
The influence of technology on art creation and experience.
What is 'Social Commentary' in art?
Art as a tool for critiquing society.
Define 'Installation' in the context of art.
An artistic genre of three-dimensional works that are often site-specific and designed to transform the perception of a space.
What is the main social issue reflected in Basquiat's 'Horn Players'?
Racism and marginalization.
What is the significance of the crack in Salcedo's 'Shibboleth'?
Symbolizes emotional and psychological divisions caused by conflict and displacement.
What political commentary does Ai Weiwei make in 'Kui Hua Zi (Sunflower Seeds)'?
Explores the tension between the individual and the state in China; comments on politics, power, and individual freedom.
What historical event is critiqued in Neshat's 'Rebellious Silence'?
The 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran.
What is the cultural context of Ringgold's 'Dancing at the Louvre'?
Comments on cultural appropriation and representation of African Americans.
What is the main theme explored in Abakanowicz's 'Androgyne III'?
The universality of human experience.