Art forms in the 1900's
By Juliana DiCesare
In the early 1900's, art was a way of life that expressed the people of the time period. Art forms ranged from paintings, to music, to architecture.
Visuals Art Forms
Cubism
Cubism busted on to the art scene because of painters Picasso and Georges Braque. This art form took 3D objects, cut them into fragments, and rearranged them into complex patterns. Cubism offered new views of reality. This painting by Albert Gleizes entitled "L'homme au balcon" is a prime example of cubism that shows shape and objects rearranged to form a realistic, yet show a new perspective on everyday 3D objects; such as this man.
Dadaism
This new art form originated in Paris post-war. It served as a revolt against civilization and spit on humanity. Its intent was to shock and disturb; especially those in the middle class. This inspired surrealism. Prominent artists at the time were Hans Arp and Max Ernst. "The Art Critic" by Raoul Hausmann shows the disturbing element of Dadaism. It's weird odd-ball style shocks audiences.
Abstract
Abstract-ism was a more intense form of Cubism in a sense. It was composed of lines, shapes, colors, and showed little evidence of realistic subject matter. Vasily Kandinsky and Paul Klee demonstrated this art form very thoroughly. This illustration by Paul Klee shows abstract-ism in its whole. The bold colors, shapes, and lines dominate the piece of art that shows little subject matter and leaves room for interpretation.
Surrealism
Surrealism was inspired by both Cubism and Dadaism. It began in the 1920's. Surrealism demonstrated works of the unconscious mind. Perhaps the most famous artist that made works of surrealism was the whimsical Salvador Dali. His work showed everything from melting clocks to burning giraffes. Pictured above is a great example of surrealism. It has a take on an other wordy feel that demonstrates the unconscious mind.
Architecture
Architecture in the early 1900's rejected classic tradition and welcomed new styles to match urbanization and industrialization. The Bauhaus School in Germany exhibited this modernization through a technology and science design. The Bauhaus School was built using glass, steel, and concrete. Architect Frank Lloyd Wright, American architect stated that function determined form, which he reflected in his works of architecture.
Music
A very popular music genre would arise; jazz. Jazz was pioneered by the African Americans who combined western harmonies with African rhythm. Jazz consisted of simple melodies with lots of variation in rhythm and beat. Louis Armstrong was a talented musician of this time period who was one of the most famous jazz artists. More and more experimenting and freedom in music occurred. Jazz and new nightclubs symbolized freedom. The 1920's was known as the "Jazz Age."
Works cited
-https://ashleighberryman.wordpress.com/2010/11/04/punk-is-dadaism/
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubism
-https://www.pinterest.com/kaatjevb/surrealism-and-magic-realism/
-https://history-wiki.wikispaces.com/yr11_weimar_bauhaus
-http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/faculty/tbacig/studproj/is3099/jazzcult/20sjazz/musicians.html