Catherine Craft’s An Audience of Artists: Dada, Neo-Dada, and the Emergence of Abstract Expressionism is a meticulously researched and intellectually rich exploration of the undercurrents that shaped one of the most transformative periods in modern art. With a scholar’s rigor and a storyteller’s sensitivity, Craft charts the intricate web of influences that wove together the radical avant-garde … Continue reading The Adaptable Educator’s Book Review – An Audience of Artists: Dada, Neo-Dada, and the Emergence of Abstract Expressionism by Catherine Craft
Compare and contrast The Anthropometries of the Blue Period by Yves Klein to Rayograph by Man Ray – An ‘Isms’ Overview
This analysis aims to compare and contrast two influential works of art from different periods: "The Anthropometries of the Blue Period" by Yves Klein, created in 1958, and "Rayograph" by Man Ray, captured in 1922. While these works differ significantly in terms of medium, context, and artistic intent, they both offer unique insights into the … Continue reading Compare and contrast The Anthropometries of the Blue Period by Yves Klein to Rayograph by Man Ray – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Compare and contrast The Mechanical Head (The Spirit of Our Time) by Raoul Hausmann to Cadillac Ranch by Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez, and Doug Michels – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Artworks often serve as reflections of the social and cultural contexts in which they are created. Raoul Hausmann's "The Mechanical Head (The Spirit of Our Time)" (1920) and Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez, and Doug Michels' "Cadillac Ranch" (1974) are two significant pieces of art that emerged from different periods of history. This comparative analysis aims … Continue reading Compare and contrast The Mechanical Head (The Spirit of Our Time) by Raoul Hausmann to Cadillac Ranch by Chip Lord, Hudson Marquez, and Doug Michels – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Compare and contrast Totem Double Face by Gaston Chaissac to Fountain by Marcel Duchamp – An ‘Isms’ Overview
This paper aims to compare and contrast two iconic artworks from different periods: Gaston Chaissac's Totem Double Face, painted in 1961, and Marcel Duchamp's Fountain, created in 1917. Both artworks challenge traditional notions of art and introduce provocative ideas that have left a significant impact on the art world. By examining the historical and cultural … Continue reading Compare and contrast Totem Double Face by Gaston Chaissac to Fountain by Marcel Duchamp – An ‘Isms’ Overview
An ‘Ism’ Overview – Performance Art vs. Dadaism
Performance art and Dadaism are two movements in art history that have a lot in common, yet also have significant differences. Both emerged in the early 20th century as reactions against the traditions of the past and the established art world, and both sought to challenge and subvert dominant cultural norms. In this essay, we … Continue reading An ‘Ism’ Overview – Performance Art vs. Dadaism
An ‘Ism’ Overview – Dadaism vs. Conceptual Art
In order to compare and contrast Dadaism and Conceptual Art, it is necessary to first understand the historical and cultural contexts in which these art movements emerged. Dadaism emerged in the aftermath of World War I, a time of social and political upheaval, while Conceptual Art emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, during a period … Continue reading An ‘Ism’ Overview – Dadaism vs. Conceptual Art
An ‘Ism’ Overview – Outsider Art vs. Dadaism
I have always been fascinated by the ways in which artists push the boundaries of what is considered acceptable or mainstream. Two movements that have particularly intrigued me are Outsider Art and Dadaism. Although they emerged in different times and contexts, these movements share a common thread of rebellion against traditional artistic norms. In this … Continue reading An ‘Ism’ Overview – Outsider Art vs. Dadaism
My Autobiographical Pattern – Moving into an Installation
What follows is the first draft of a proposal that is to be submitted for a final Fibres art project this year... It will surely change, but I wanted to share my thought process on this installation... My Love of Making is a Fluxus Affair Guiding Quotes: “If I create from the heart, nearly everything … Continue reading My Autobiographical Pattern – Moving into an Installation
Midweek Poems – Hierophants
Hierophants Ancient fur-rimmed hat sits smoking Extra longs Fumbling with her brand-evident keychain Arthritic hands, shaking Sipping medium steam coffee Tossing her ashes to the floor Looking up at the Observer Snarling her anger at the intrusion Defiant eyes return to the Sunday tabloid Sighing in smoke and wetting her red lips At the juicy … Continue reading Midweek Poems – Hierophants
The New Renaissance Mindset 