All Flashcards
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.
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.
Define 'Globalization' in the context of art.
Increased travel and communication leading to a greater exchange of ideas and styles, influencing artistic expression.
What is 'Cultural Incorporation' in art?
Artists integrating elements from other cultures into their work, reinterpreting and creating something new.
Define 'Enlightenment' in its art historical context.
A period emphasizing knowledge, progress, and human rights, influencing art with themes of reason and revolution.
What is 'Romanticism' in art?
A movement offering a critique of Enlightenment principles and industrialization, emphasizing emotion and individualism.
Define the 'Harlem Renaissance'.
A rise of African American culture, allowing artists to showcase their unique experiences and perspectives.