ARTHI 6C Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Josephine Baker, Romaine Brooks, Roaring Twenties
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Rejection of traditional linear perspective, imitating nature, and light/dark contrast. Flat areas of pure color meant to have emotional meanings. End of the century / turn of the century. End of 19th cent and beginning of 20th cent. Can involve masks, or cultural objects from tribes/african countries etc. Parallels orientalism - deeply racist, dismissive of cultural traditions of non europeans. Detailed carving into wood, then ink, then print made from ink (stamp like) Group of american writers, artists, and performers who emigrate and were active in europe. Challenged new black identity, challenge racism and stereotype. Woman in gold - snatched by nazis. Currently in ny - once returned to jewish family, they put it up for sale so it would be on permanent view. Wrapped up in sensual way, lots of patterns. Lots of angles, sharp edges, not realistic. See most of actual body, masculine attire. Reflects picasso"s love of non traditional western looks - otherness.
