The concept of Art has become synonymous with expression, emotion, and ideas. Several forms of these (art forms) such as dance, music and theatre comprise of what we understand as art today. However, the presence of these forms has not diminished the value of visual art and the events and ideas that inspired artistic movements across time. For this project, the following movements that have shaped the artist’s world were researched:
- Suprematism
- Cubism
- Expressionism
- Impressionism
- Symbolism
- Pop Art
- Minimalism
- De Stijl
- Kinetic Art
To best depict the essence and ideas that pushed the various renowned figures such as Mondrian (De Stijl), Warhol (Pop Art), Cezzane (Cubism), etc., the layouts were designed layouts that were based on the art movements. For instance, on the pages informing the reader about the properties of Cubism and Cezzane’s contribution to the movement, angular and fragmented shapes were incorporated to achieve the abstraction that its founders sought to convey to audiences. Similarly, the pages on Pop Art depict vibrant images ‘pop’ to capture the reader’s attention, while the design for the section on De Stilj was illustrated by geometric shapes to illustrate Mondrian’s vision. Although the demonstration of Expressionism and Symbolism required detailed illustrations, examples were included for the respective movements. While the project required the detailing and chronicling of the historical impact and facts associated with the movements, the various styles were celebrated through design.
Suprematism
Founded by Kazimir Malevich, Suprematism marked the beginning of conveying “pure feeling or perception in the pictorial arts”. It aimed to strip art to its barest form to create Suprematist impressions of art.
Cubism
Movements like Cubism emphasized dimensions of reality. Renowned Cubists such as Picasso and Braque propagated the movement by incorporating fragmented objects to create geometric shapes at various vantage points.
Movements like Cubism emphasized dimensions of reality. Renowned Cubists such as Picasso and Braque propagated the movement by incorporating fragmented objects to create geometric shapes at various vantage points.
Expressionism
Beginning in the early 1900s, Expressionism reflected the anxieties of developing societies and modern life. Characterized by its authentic incorporation of swirls and exaggerated use of brushstrokes, Expressionists such as Kirchner conveyed the trauma of war and a period of transition on a global level.
Beginning in the early 1900s, Expressionism reflected the anxieties of developing societies and modern life. Characterized by its authentic incorporation of swirls and exaggerated use of brushstrokes, Expressionists such as Kirchner conveyed the trauma of war and a period of transition on a global level.
Impressionism
Characterized by the bright and intense colors to illustrate how the eyes perceive light, Impressionism strayed away from depicting realistic images. Artists such as Edgar Degas spurred the beginnings of modern painting in the 1860s.
Characterized by the bright and intense colors to illustrate how the eyes perceive light, Impressionism strayed away from depicting realistic images. Artists such as Edgar Degas spurred the beginnings of modern painting in the 1860s.
Symbolism
Beginning in the 1880s, this movement paved the way for modernism. Symbolism is characterized by the use of abstract elements to suggest realities beyond than what meets the eye, giving rise to popular artists such as Gauguin.
Pop Art
Artists such as Andy Warhol found their way to fame through the depiction of every day items in their art. Pop Art has since been renowned for its vivid and vibrant colors in capturing the images that formed the common man’s life.
Minimalism
Although it was introduced around the same time as Pop Art, Minimalism emphasized the use of raw materials to depict art. Artists such as Carl Andre have since demonstrated the spirit of minimalism through object placement.
De Stijl
Finding its origins in the Netherlands, the De Stijl movement is characterized by basic geometric shapes and straight lines. Artists such as Piet Mondrian largely contributed to this movement.
Kinetic Art
Kinetic Art was inspired by other movements such as Minimalism and Impressionism. Objects or images that rely on movement to create an effect illustrate Kinetic Art.
