Artworks Mood and Idea
Lesson
3
This lesson will help you understand the different characteristics of the
artworks.
ghly from the 1860s to the 1970s, and denotes the styles and philosophy of the art produced during the era. The term is usu
GENRE COLOR OBJECTS MOOD/ IDEA
Pure unmixed colors Mythical, literary, There is only a
Impressionism side by side, rather historical, or little human drama
than blended religious subject. but plenty of
smoothly or shaded. atmospheric
mood.
Strong color and Emotional force
Worked more with
Expressionism exaggerated forms. rather than with
their imagination
realistic or natural
and feelings.
images.
Swirls of color Concepts of Semi figurative or
Abstractionism space-time and tell story, often
relativity. referred to as
partial abstraction.
Abstract Aggressive mingling Expression of Commonly known
Expressionism of colours reality. as action painting.
Colors are mixed Involve traditional Make use of space
Installation Art arts like painting and materials in
sculpture. truly innovative
ways.
What’s More?
Activity 1.2 (Let us Analyse!)
Directions: Below are different art forms from pre-selected modern arts. Identify the
different art elements and principles each art uses and explain the role represented
by the artwork in the society. Answer the questions that follow after the activity
(5 points each).
Elements Purpose/role in
Art Form Artwork/author utilized the society
Impressionism
Luncheon of the Boating Party
Auguste Renoir, 1881
Oil in Cnvas
Expressionism
The Old Guitarist
Pablo Picasso 1903—1904
Oil Paint
Abstractionism
The City
Ferdinand Léger, 1919
Oil on Canvas
Abstract
Expressionism
Autumn Rhythm
Jackson Pollock
Enamil Paint in Canvas
Installation Art
Four Masks
Edgar Talusan Fernandez, 1991
Outdoor installation
Questions:
1. How does the artwork of the past influence the artworks of the present?
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2. Is there any significant style that the present artworks generally adopt?
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3. Name one (1) artwork in the present and identify the style, meaning , and
the role of the artwork in the society.
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Lesson
4 Role of Modern Art
This lesson will help you understand how the combination of art elements and
principles affect its role or function in the society.
You are expected to evaluate modern art based on these combinations.
What’s New?
Mood, Idea, Message
Art Elements Art Principles
Role or Function of Artwork
Figure 1.Utilization of art elements and principles in explaining the role and function
of the artwork.
The figure above shows the effect of applying Art Elements and Principles in
the role or Function of an Artwork. Let us see what you can do for now. Below is an
artwork that shows various art elements and principles.
Activity 2| Art Elements and Principles
Directions: Identify the different art elements and principles included in the artwork
below. Write your answers on the spaces provided inside the box.
ELEMENTS ARTWORK PRINCIPLES
Black Iris III (1926)
George O’Keeffe
What’s Is It?
Artwork interpretation differs from one viewer to another. It is sometimes
based on personal impact or visual impact to the viewer. However, in this portion,
you will learn to interpret an artwork based on the different elements and principles
as it is applied in the artwork.
Below are the different Genre of the modern art movement and how the
different elements and principles of art are applied in each.
Impressionism
Impressionists utilized the elements of arts freely. Their works varied greatly
in the application of art elements and principles. Instead of individually using line,
form, and composition, impressionist uses these elements freely through a technique
called “broken strokes”. In this manner, impressionist were able to achieve artworks
with elements that are intentionally made visible towards the viewers.
The resulting artworks in broken strokes show energy and life through
movement of color and repetitive patterns. During this era, objects are made lifelike
as impressionist prefers to create artworks using natural light which introduce
freshness and vibrancy on the canvass. In other words, impressionists give
emphasis on color hues, value and intensity rather than on form and shape of the
object being painted.
Expressionism
The expressionism movement is characterized by utilizing distorted outlines,
stronger colors, and exaggerated forms. Instead of focusing on natural and realistic
images, expressionist creates artworks with more emotional force.
Artworks convey a strong feeling of emotion and the artists’ imagination.
Below are the five (5) styles that arose during the expressionist movement:
STYLE DISTINCT NOTABLE SAMPLE
CHARACTERISTICS ARTISTS WORKS
Neoprimitivism Faces are Amadeo Modigliani Head
represented by (1913)
elongated oval faces. Stone
Yellow
Sweater
(1919)
Oil in Canvas
Fauvism Bold, vibrant colors Henri Matisse Blue Window
Visual distortion (1911)
Oil on Canvas
Woman
with Hat
(1905)
Oil on canvas
Dadaism Dark lines Giorgio de Chirico Melancholy
Vivid images and Mystery
Perspective of a Street
representation (1914)
Oil on canvas
Surrealism Concentrated colors Salvador Dali Persistence of
Distorted lines Memory
Distorted images (1931)
Oil on Canvas
Social Realism Conveys social issues Pablo Picasso Guernica
(1937)
Oil on Canvas
Abstractionism
Abstractionism arose from the intellectual revolution of the 20 th century. Most
artworks represent inventions and/or scientific breakthroughs. Most abstract painters
use variety of colors and entangled lines to represent object, ideas, person or event.
There are four (4) styles of abstractionism.
STYLE DISTINCT NOTABLE SAMPLE
CHARACTERISTICS ARTISTS WORKS
Cubism Objects are broken Pablo Picasso Girl Before a
down and Mirror(1932)
represented Oil in canvass
by geometric shapes.
Futurism Utilizes basic Gino Severini Armored Train
geometric unit (1915)
(points, line, and Oil in Canvass
plane) to represent
mechanical objects’
motion, force,
speed, and strength.
Mechanical Uses basic geometric Fernand Léger The
Style shapes such as City
planes, cones, (1919)
spheres, and Oil on Canvas
cylinders to form a
mechanical
objects.
Nonobjectivism Uses lines, shapes, Piet Mondrian New York City
and colors resulting (1942)
to
cool and impersonal Oil on canvas
artwork.
Lesson History of the various
5 Art movements
This lesson will help you understand the history of the various art
movements.You are expected to evaluate modern art based on these combinations.
What’s New?
Art Form Artwork/author History
Impressionism Auguste Renoir (1841-1919),
His early works were
snapshots of real life, full of
sparkling color and light.
Mlle Irene Cahen
d’Anvers
Auguste Renoir, 1880
Oil on canvas
Expressionism Munch recalled that he had
been out for a walk at sunset
when suddenly the setting
sunlight turned into clouds.
Edvard Munch
The Scream 1893
Oil on canvas
Abstractionism This can be seen in the
works of Fernand Léger.
Mechanical parts such as
crankshafts, cylinder blocks,
and pistons are brightened
only by the use of primary
colors.
The City
Fernand Léger, 1919
Oil on canvas
abstract expressionist works
show the influence
of Surrealism
Abstract
Expressionism
William
Baziotes, Cyclops, 1947, oil
on canvas, Chicago Art
Institute. Baziotes'
What’s Is It?
Artwork interpretation differs from one viewer to another. It is sometimes
based on personal impact or visual impact to the viewer. However, in this portion,
you will learn to interpret an artwork based on the different elements and principles
as it is applied in the artwork.
Impressionism
Distinct Characteristics:
1. Color and Light
- Short broken strokes
- Pure unmixed colors side by side
- Freely brushed colors (convey visual effect)
2. Everyday Subjects
- Scenes of life
- Household objects
- Landscapes and Seascapes
- Houses, Cafes, Buildings
3. Painting Outdoors
- Previously, still lifes, portraits, and landscapes were painted inside the
studio. The impressionists found that they could best capture the ever-
changing effects of light on color by painting outdoors in natural light.
4. Open Composition
- Impressionist painting also moved away from the formal, structured
approach to placing and positioning their subjects.
Expressionism
The expressionism movement is characterized by utilizing distorted outlines,
stronger colors, and exaggerated forms. Instead of focusing on natural and realistic
images, expressionist creates artworks with more emotional force.
Artworks conveys strong feeling of emotion and the artists’ imagination.
Below are the five (5) styles that arouse during the expressionist movement:
STYLE DISTINCT NOTABLE SAMPLE WORKS
CHARACTERISTICS ARTISTS
Head
(1913)
Neoprimitivism Faces are Amadeo Stone
represented by Modigliani
Yellow Sweater
elongated oval faces.
(1919)Oil in Canvas
Fauvism Bold, vibrant colors Henri Blue Window
Visual distortion Matisse (1911)
Oil on Canvas
Woman with Hat
(1905)
Oil on canvas
Dadaism Dark lines Giorgio de Melancholy
Vivid images Chirico
Perspective and Mystery of a
representation Street (1914)Oil on
canvas
Surrealism Concentrated colors Salvador Dali Persistence
Distorted lines
Distorted images of Memory
(1931)Oil on
Canvas
Social Realism Conveys social issues Pablo Guernica
Picasso (1937)Oil on
Canvas
Abstractionism
Abstractionism arouses form intellectual revolution of the 20 th century. Most
artworks represent inventions and or scientific breakthrough. Most abstract painters
use variety of colors and entangled lines to represent object, ideas, person or event.
There are four (4) styles of the abstractionism.
STYLE DISTINCT NOTABLE SAMPLE
CHARACTERISTICS ARTISTS WORKS
Cubism Objects are broken Pablo Picasso Girl Before
down and a Mirror
represented by (1932)
geometric shapes. Oil in canvass
Futurism Utilizes basic Gino Severini Armored Train
geometric unit (1915)
(points, line, and Oil in Canvass
plane) to represent
mechanical objects’
motion, force,
speed, and strength.
Mechanical Uses basic geometric Fernard Léger The
Style shapes such as City
planes, cones, (1919)
spheres, and Oil on Canvas
cylinders to form a
mechanical
objects.
Nonobjectivism Uses lines, shapes, PiestMondrjan New York City
and colors resulting (1942)
to cool and Oil on canvas
impersonal
artwork.
It’s amazing to know how they made it!
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What’s More?
Activity 2|Artwork Analysis
Direction: From what you learned from “What Is It?” interpret the given
artwork below based on what dominant art elements and principles are utilized
by the artist. Write your answer on the space provided.
Luncheon of the Boating Party
Auguste Renoir,
1881 Oil in Cnvas
Dominant Elements: _ _
Dominant Principles: _ _
Interpretation:
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Role or Function of the artwork:
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