Lesson by Anna Lines *click anywhere to begin Historic Styles of Art

Hello! My name is Pierre and I’m an artist! Welcome to my art history lesson! If you need help click on my paint palette and I’ll be there in a jiff! Click the arrow to continue!

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Look at that style! Click on a style of painting to explore. Impressionism Cubism Abstract Expressionism

Impressionism 19 th century art movement Characteristics of impressionist paintings: - small, thin, visible brushstrokes - open compositions - ordinary subject matter - movement - unusual angles (click on the techniques button to learn more) Techniques

Techniques of Impressionism Short, quick strokes of paint Use of grays and dark tones Wet paint applied to wet paint to mix colors easily Shadowy effect of light – use of natural light emphasized (click the styles button to return to the style menu) Styles

Cubism 20 th century avant-garde art movement Revolutionized European painting and sculpture Started by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque (click on the techniques button to learn more) Learn why Cubism revolutionized European painting and sculpture!

Cubism Works done by Picasso and Braque captured a 3D view of an image. This was revolutionary because all art that was considered traditional before cubism was flat and 2D. This was a huge turning point in the history of art. Techniques

Techniques of Cubism Objects appear broken up into many pieces and then re-assembled in an abstract form Objects are depicted from multiple view points Use of random angles (click the styles button to return to the style menu) Styles

Abstract Expressionism American post World War II art movement Known as rebellious First specifically American movement to achieve international influence (click the techniques button to learn more) Learn why Abstract Expressionism is known as rebellious by clicking here!

A Rebel Style Abstract expressionism was known as rebellious because it’s techniques and general style went against the specific art movement of the time; mainly European art. American abstract expressionists experimented with color and shape to go against the particular European style of the time. Techniques

Techniques of Abstract Expressionism Spontaneous, automatic, subconscious creation Emotional intensity Although given the impression of spontaneity, the works are carefully planned (click on the styles button to return to the style menu ) Quick Review!

Which style revolutionized European painting and sculpture? Impressionism Cubism Abstract Expressionism

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Meet some famous artists! Click on each artist to see their style and work! Claude Monet Pablo Picasso Jackson Pollock

Claude Monet French Impressionist painter Founder of the impressionist movement in France The term Impressionism comes from his painting called “Impression, Sunrise”. Click here to see Monet’s work!

Water Lilies by Claude Monet See more artists!

Pablo Picasso Click here to see Picasso’s work! Spanish artist One of the most influential artists of the 25 th century Founder of the cubist movement with Georges Braque

Three Musicians by Pablo Picasso See more artists!

Jackson Pollock Influential American painter Most well known for his abstract expressionist paintings which are also known as “action paintings” Unique style of “drip painting” What are action paintings?

Action Paintings Action painting was a way critics described Pollock’s work because he put all his energy and life into his works. He would literally throw or drip his paint onto the canvas. The paintings turned into an action of the body conveying a second of action and motion. Click here to see Pollock’s work!

Lavender Mist No. 1 by Jackson Pollock Quick Review!

True or False: Pablo Picasso created a painting called The Four Horsemen. TrueFalse

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Quiz time! Let’s test your knowledge with a small quiz over the artists and their distinct styles! GO!

Question 1 Who did a painting titled Water Lilies? A. Claude Monet B. Jackson Pollock C. Pablo Picasso

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Question 2 Painting style where objects/figures are broken up into pieces and then re-assembled: A. Surrealism B. Cubism C. Impressionism

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Question 3 True or False: Abstract Expressionism is the 1 st specifically American movement to achieve international influence. True False

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Question 4 Which painter has a unique style where he “drips” paint onto the canvas? A. Pablo Picasso B. Claude Monet C. Jackson Pollock

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Question 5 True or False: Cubism is an art movement from the 19 th century. TrueFalse

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Question 6 Which artist co-founded the cubist movement? A. Claude Monet B. Pablo Picasso C. Salvador Dali

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Question 7 Which painting did Jackson Pollock make? Lavender Mist No. 1 Three Musicians Water Lilies

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