Tuesday 24 November 2009

Harrison and Wood ‘Art in Theory’ Summery


In the beginning of the twentieth century artists began to explore ways to create new art which would stand along side classical art but which would be of the future. The route these artists took was expressionism which is the communication of one’s own concepts and beliefs.


The explosion of the modern was spread across Europe. The city of Paris took the lead. The development of Cubism ensured that this remained the case. The modern also developed throughout most of Europe; however urban centres, including Italy and Russia, were late to secure this development.


Modernity refers to changed circumstances and the adaption of change in society in order to improve ways of life.

There were two responses to the modern. While some believed it created a fast-paced phenomenon which was new and exciting, others believed that the human life was being increasingly controlled by the ‘machine’.


Artists used cubism. The way it was understood ensured reason for conflict as it expressed the artist's own views.


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