2 Points Correct Characteristic 2019Fahuma1315814
Modern/Postmodern Painting – Workshop
Name_______________________________________
Create two paintings (using PAINT – not pencils or markers) of the SAME THING – choose from a TAXI, a TELEVISION set, or a can of COKE.
After completing your paintings, take a photograph of each, and then complete the following:
1. Post a picture of your MODERN painting here:
2. CIRCLE THREE of the characteristics below that are depicted in your MODERN painting, and write 2 sentences about EACH –
a. a breaking away from established rules
b. a breaking away from traditional values
c. Experimenting radically with Form & Style (often evidenced in ABSTRACTION)
d. a focus on the subjective, often alienated, consciousness of the individual
e. a search for a distinctly contemporary mode of expression
f. a prevailing sense of fragmentation & disillusion
g. an increasing self-awareness, introspection, openness to the unconscious
h. an openness to humanity’s darker fears and instincts.
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3. Post a picture of your POSTMODERN painting here:
4. CIRCLE THREE of the characteristics below that are depicted in your POSTMODERN painting, and write 2 sentences about EACH –
a. the ‘return to representation’ -a turning from abstract forms to recognizable forms
b. a focus on the commercial/consumerist culture of contemporary western life
c. a focus on the repetitiveness typical of mass production
d. a focus on pop culture
e. a focus on the views of marginalized individuals and alternative points of view
f. a fascination with language and words
g. a sense of irreverence
h. the use and celebration of cynical humor
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WHEN FINISHED, SAVE AND SUBMIT THE DOCUMENT IN ECAMPUS –
Here is how you will be graded: [instructor fills out this portion]:
0-2=poor, 3=average, 4=above average, 5=excellent
Modern Painting – 5/5 [2 for effort, 3 for modern aspects]
Modern Characteristics – [2 points correct characteristic chosen, 3 points discussion]
Char 1 -5/5
Char 2 -5/5
Char 3 – 5/5
Post-Modern Painting – 5/5 [2 for effort, 3 for post-modern aspects]
Post-Modern Characteristics – [2 points correct characteristic chosen, 3 points discussion]
Char 1 -5/5
Char 2 -5/5
Char 3 – 5/5
SUB TOTAL: 40/40
X 3 = 120/120