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What theory does Caspar David Friedrich's *Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog* exemplify?
The Sublime. The vast landscape evokes awe and a sense of the infinite.
How does *The Scream* relate to Expression Theory?
It's a raw, visceral expression of anxiety and existential dread, directly reflecting the artist's inner turmoil.
What is the significance of Andy Warhol's *Campbell's Soup Cans* in the context of Post-Modernism?
It challenges the idea of originality and elevates everyday objects to the status of art, questioning traditional art values.
Describe the historical context of Romanticism.
Emerged in the 18th century, emphasizing emotion and individualism as a response to the Enlightenment's focus on reason.
What influenced the rise of Expressionism?
Expression theory, a focus on inner feelings, and a desire to convey subjective experiences rather than objective reality.
What are the key characteristics of Post-Modernism?
Rejection of traditional art values, embrace of diverse perspectives, and challenges to the status quo.
What is the Sublime?
A theory focused on the emotional and spiritual impact of art, evoking awe, terror, and a sense of the infinite.
What is Expression Theory?
A theory that views art as a vehicle for expressing the artist's inner emotions and personal experiences.
What is Post-Modern Theory?
A theory that questions the definition of art, the role of the artist, and the viewer's interpretation, challenging traditional notions.
Define Romanticism.
An art movement linked to the sublime, emphasizing emotion, individualism, and the power of nature.
Define Expressionism.
An art movement directly influenced by expression theory, focusing on conveying inner feelings and subjective experiences.
Define Post-Modernism.
An art movement that rejects traditional art values, embraces diverse perspectives, and challenges the status quo.
Compare the use of color in Munch's *The Scream* and Van Gogh's *The Starry Night* in relation to Expression Theory.
Both use intense, non-naturalistic colors to convey emotional states, but Munch's colors evoke anxiety while Van Gogh's express turbulence and longing.
Compare and contrast Romanticism and Expressionism.
Both emphasize emotion, but Romanticism focuses on awe-inspiring nature while Expressionism centers on the artist's inner turmoil.
How do Romanticism and Post-Modernism differ in their views on tradition?
Romanticism valued certain traditions while emphasizing emotion; Post-Modernism actively rejects traditional art values and hierarchies.
Compare the artistic goals of an artist working within the Sublime and one working within Expressionism.
The Sublime aims to evoke awe and a sense of the infinite through grand subjects, while Expressionism seeks to directly convey the artist's inner emotions and subjective experiences.
Contrast Expressionism with Post-Modernism.
Expressionism focuses on the artist's individual emotional experience, while Post-Modernism questions the very concept of the artist and the meaning of art itself.