ARHI 2300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Action Painting, Barnett Newman, Cross Rhythms
4 Apr 2017
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Collection of objects: whimsical, mysterious, nonsensical. Others explored new approaches not possible before cubism. Celebrated dynamic movement, progress, and modern technology. Aligned with political beliefs (that were later to become known as fascist) Originally made in plaster; cast in bronze after boccioni"s death. Embodies the words of futurist founder filippo marinetti: War is beautiful because it inaugurates the long dreamt-of metallization of the human body . French artist (later a new york dadaist) Combines cubism"s geometry with futurism"s emphasis on movement. Shown at the armory show, new york, in 1913. Cubist artists still had an external reference. Abstract artists moved into the realm of complete non-objectivity. His technique action painting elevated the importance of the process of making art. Used sticks as well as brushes to drip and pour paint onto the canvas. First modern art movement to originate in the u. s. Sought to create a universal visual experience. Rothko chose not to give his works narrative titles.
