All Flashcards
How does The Coiffure relate to the Japanese ukiyo-e tradition?
It adopts flattened perspective, simplified forms, and a focus on everyday life, characteristic of ukiyo-e prints.
How does Les Demoiselles d'Avignon relate to the tradition of portraiture?
It radically departs from traditional portraiture by fragmenting the figures and incorporating African mask-like faces.
How does The Migration of the Negro relate to the tradition of history painting?
It uses a series of panels to narrate a historical event, similar to history painting, but focuses on the experiences of ordinary people.
How do Frida Kahlo's self-portraits relate to the tradition of self-portraiture?
They blend personal experience with cultural and symbolic elements, creating a unique and deeply personal form of self-representation.
How did Enlightenment ideals influence Neoclassical art?
Enlightenment ideals of reason and order led to a revival of classical forms and subjects in Neoclassical art, emphasizing balance and harmony.
Compare the influence of Japanese prints on The Coiffure and another Impressionist work.
Both works show flattened perspective and bold colors, but The Coiffure focuses on intimate, domestic scenes, while other works might depict landscapes.
Compare and contrast the use of indigenous themes in Frida Kahlo's work and Diego Rivera's murals.
Both artists incorporated indigenous heritage, but Kahlo focused on personal identity, while Rivera emphasized social and political narratives.
Compare the artistic styles of the Enlightenment and Romanticism.
The Enlightenment emphasized reason and order, leading to Neoclassicism, while Romanticism valued emotion and individualism, resulting in expressive and dramatic works.
Compare the influence of African art on Les Demoiselles d'Avignon with its influence on another Cubist work.
Both works show abstracted forms and fragmented perspectives inspired by African masks, but Les Demoiselles d'Avignon is more radical in its departure from traditional representation.
Compare how Jacob Lawrence and another Harlem Renaissance artist depicted the African American experience.
Both artists addressed themes of identity and social justice, but Lawrence used narrative series, while others might have focused on portraiture or genre scenes.
What is the cultural context of The Coiffure by Mary Cassatt?
Reflects the influence of Japanese prints on Impressionism, showcasing flattened perspective and bold colors.
What is the historical context of Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon?
Inspired by African masks, marking a key moment in the development of Cubism and Modernism.
What is the historical context of Jacob Lawrence's The Migration of the Negro?
Depicts the Great Migration of African Americans, reflecting social and cultural shifts in the early 20th century.
What is the cultural context of Frida Kahlo's self-portraits?
Explores her Mexican heritage and personal struggles, blending indigenous identity with surrealist elements.
What was the impact of industrialization on art (1700s-1980 CE)?
Transformed society, created new urban landscapes, and influenced artists to comment on these changes.