Fauvism

Fauvism, a relatively short-lived movement in French painting from about 1898 to about 1908. The Fauves rejected the impressionist palette of soft, shimmering tones in favor of the vibrant colors used by the postimpressionists Paul Gaugin and Vincent Van Gough for expressive emphasis. Fauves painted with poetic energy using vigorous lines, simplified yet dramatic surface patterns and intense colors.
Les Fauves, literal English translation is the wild beasts. Fauvism was originally a pejorative label applied to the group at their firs exhibition in 1905. The artists include Andre Derain, Maurice de Vlamick, Raoul Dufy,Georges Braque, Henri Manguin, Albert Marquet, Jean Puy, Emile Othon Friesz and Henri Maltisse. The leaders of the group were Henri Maltisse and Andre Derain. Technically the fauvist use of color derived from experiments made by Matisse at Saint-Tropez in the summer of 1904, working with the neoimpressionist painters who paced small dabs of pure color side by side to achieve and even more optically correct image than that of the impressionists. Matisse and Derain painted together at Collioure in the summer of 1905. They began to use pure complementary colors applied in flat, vigorous strokes, achieving an equivalent rather than a description of light. Derain said the "golden light that eliminates shadows. Matisse made a woman's nose flat green and it added to the color composition and expression of the painting in 'Portrait of Madame Matisse'.

Fauvism Quiz:

1. What is the literal English translation of the French word “Les fauves”?
a) “the wild beasts”
b) “finger painting”
c) “arrangement in gray and black”

Answer: a

2. How long did Fauvism last?
a) 10 years
b) 5 years
c) 3 years

Answer: c

3. Who were the leaders of the Fauvism movement?
a) Picasso and Michangelo
b) Matisse and Derain
c) Monet and Whistler

Answer: b

4. Fauvism is characterized by paintings that use ___________.
a) intensely vivid and exuberant colors
b) pastel colors
c) shades of black and gray

Answer: a

5. What famous painting of a women represents Fauvism?
a) Whistlers Mother
b) Girl with Pearl Earring
c) Portrait of Madame Matisse

Answer: c

What art move ment are you?

You Are Surrealism

Dreamy and idealistic, you've created a world that is all your own. It's very likely that you've either dabbled in drugs or are naturally trippy. You are always trying to push beyond the boundaries of your culture and society. You believe that art, love, and freedom can change the world.

What Art Movement Are You?

You Are Romanticism

You are likely to see the world as it should be, not as it is. You prefer to celebrate the great things people do... not the horrors they're capable of. For you, there is nothing more inspiring than a great hero. You believe that great art reflects the artist's imagination and true ideals.

What Art Movement Are You?

You Are Pop Art

When it comes to art, you're definitely not a snob. You can appreciate the mainstream aspects of culture, even if you need to twist them a bit to make them your own. Whether you're into comics, retro pinups, or bold colors, you embrace what's eye catching and simple. As far as most other art goes, you consider it a little too elitist and high brow for your tastes!

What Art Movement Are You?

You Are Modernism

You tend to be oriented toward the future and technology. You like art that signals how the world might change in radical ways. As far as art goes, everything in the past is obsolete - and it's time to carve a new path. You prefer art that doesn't follow any rules - even if the art doesn't make much sense.

What Art Movement Are You?

You Are Impressionism

You think the world is quite beautiful, especially if you look at it in new and interesting ways. You tend to focus on color and movement in art. For you, seeing the big picture is much more important than recording every little detail. You can find inspiration anywhere... especially from nature.

What Art Movement Are You?

You Are Expressionism

Moody, emotional, and even a bit angsty... you certainly know how to express your emotions. At times, you tend to lack perspective on your life, probably as a result of looking inward too much. This introspection does give you a flair for the dramatic. And it's even maybe made you cultivate some artistic talents! You have a true artist's temperament... which is a blessing and a curse.

What Art Movement Are You?

Group Presentation (Artists Degas & Bearden)

For our group presentation on an Artist, we decided to choose Edgar Degas and Romare Bearden.

Degasc.1895-1900
Photograph attributed to his brother, René de Gas
Name: Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas


Born: Paris, France19 July 1834


Died: Paris, France27 September 1917








ABOUT THE ARTIST
Romare Howard Bearden was born on September 2, 1911, to (Richard) Howard and Bessye Bearden in Charlotte, North Carolina, and died in New York City on March 12, 1988, at the age of 76.

To see a Time Line of his life and work, please click here.

Just a reminder their is a quiz on what we have covered in class and you can find it below, this will help you for the mid-term.

Artist Quiz Questions
R. Bearden and Edgar Degas
Group 6 (http://team608.blogspot.com )

1.) Where was Romare Howard Bearden Born?
A.) Atlanta, GA C.) Miami, FL
B.) Los Angeles, CA D.) Charlotte, NC
Answer is D

2.) When did he die and where?
A.) March 12, 1988 NYC C.) February 20, 2007 Hawaii
B.) October 3, 1987 Nigeria D.) November 11, 1954 GA
Answer is A


3.) What line of work did Bearden do in the mid 1930s-1960s?
A.) Psychiatrist C.) Scientist
B.) Social Worker D.) Web Designer
Answer is B


4.) Who did Bearden Marry in 1954?
A.) Kayla Carson C.) Nanette Rohan
B.) Olga Bon Fuotinbergan D.) Mary Rosalyn
Answer is C


5.) What was Bearden know for?
A.) His book C.) His big toe
B.) Cartoon series “Naruto” D.) Richly textured collages
Answer is D

6.) When was Edgar Degas born?
A.) Carrollton, GA C.) Egypt
B.) San Diego, CA D.) Paris, France
Answer is D


7.) What year did Degas earn his baccalaureate?
A.) 1845 C.) 1853
B.) 2001 D.) 1600
Answer is C


8.) What kind of enthusiast was Degas?
A.) Opera C.) Soccer
B.) Music D.) Football
Answer is A


9.) What two major influences did Degas assimilated into his mature style?
A.) Commercial and print work C.) Caricatures and stick figures
B.) English art and Japanese prints D.) Latin impressionism and flare
Answer is B


10.) What kind of material did Degas began to work in the mid-1870?
A.) Pastels C.) Air brushing
B.) Colors D.) Finger painting
Answer is A

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