Context art :.

Context art

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Brief Introduction and Quickfacts
Detailed Description
Artists and Paintings
More Examples – defined visual appearance
Tools for digitial artists, prompters and word smiths

Overview and quickfacts

Context art is a type of art that is based on the surrounding environment. The artist creates a piece of art based on their surroundings, which can include the people, the objects, and the environment around them. This type of art is often used to create a sense of place or to tell a story about a specific location.

The art style is also known as: Contextual art, contextualism
Categories: Impressionism, Modernism

1. William Blake (1757-1827) 2. John Constable (1776-1837) 3. Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840) 4. J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851) 5. Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796-1875) 6. Gustave Courbet (1819-1877) 7. Edgar Degas (1834-1917) 8. Claude Monet (1840-1926) 9. Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) 10. Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) 11. Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) 12. Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) 13. Georges Seurat (1859-1891) 14. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) 15. Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) 16. Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947) 17. Édouard Vuillard (1868-1940) 18. Georges Braque (1882-1963) 19. Juan Gris (1887-1972) 20. Fernand Léger (1881-1955) 21. Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920) 22. Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) 23. Francis Picabia (1879-1953) 24. Max Ernst (1891-1976) 25. Salvador Dalí (1904-1989) 26. René Magritte (1898-1967) 27. Joan Miró (1893-1983) 28. Paul Klee (1879-1940) 29. Piet Mondrian (1872-1944) 30. Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944)

1. The Hay Wagon, by American painter Andrew Wyeth, 1945 2. Christina’s World, by American painter Andrew Wyeth, 1948 3. The Room, by American painter Edward Hopper, 1943 4. Nighthawks, by American painter Edward Hopper, 1942 5. Breakfast in Bed, by American painter Edward Hopper, 1963 6. Automat, by American painter Edward Hopper, 1927 7. Office at Night, by American painter Edward Hopper, 1940 8. Girl in a White Kimono, by American painter Georgia O’Keeffe, 1923 9. Black Iris, by American painter Georgia O’Keeffe, 1926 10. Red Poppy, by American painter Georgia O’Keeffe, 1928 11. White Rose with Larkspur, by American painter Georgia O’Keeffe, 1931 12. The Red Wheelbarrow, by American painter William Carlos Williams, 1923 13. The Great Wave off Kanagawa, by Japanese painter Katsushika Hokusai, 1830 14. Starry Night, by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, 1889 15. Cafe Terrace at Night, by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, 1888 16. Sunflowers, by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, 1888 17. The Potato Eaters, by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, 1885 18. The Sower, by French painter Jean-Francois Millet, 1850 19. The Gleaners, by French painter Jean-Francois Millet, 1857 20. The Haymakers, by French painter Jean-Francois Millet, 1853 21. The Angelus, by French painter Jean-Francois Millet, 1859 22. The First Kiss, by French painter Auguste Renoir, 1859 23. The Luncheon of the Boating Party, by French painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1881 24. Bal du moulin de la Galette, by French painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1876 25. Olympia, by French painter Edouard Manet, 1863 26. A Bar at the Folies-Bergere, by French painter Edouard Manet, 1882 27. The Absinthe Drinker, by French painter Edouard Manet, 1859 28. The Luncheon on the Grass, by French painter Edouard Manet, 1863 29. Dancers in the Wings, by French painter Edgar Degas, 1874 30. The Dance Class, by French painter Edgar Degas, 1874

Detailed Description

Context art is a term used to describe a range of artistic styles that emerged in the late 20th century. These styles are characterized by their use of contextual elements, such as the surrounding environment, to create meaning within the artwork. Contextual art is often seen as a reaction against the more traditional, formal styles that dominated the art world for much of the 20th century. Instead of focusing on the formal elements of the artwork, such as line, color, and form, contextual artists sought to create meaning by incorporating the surrounding environment into their work. One of the most famous examples of contextual art is the installation known as The Wall by American artist Robert Rauschenberg. This work consists of a series of panels that feature images and text taken from the surrounding environment. By incorporating these elements into his work, Rauschenberg was able to create a powerful statement about the Vietnam War and the social and political climate of the time. Other notable artists who have worked in the contextual art style include Bruce Nauman, Richard Long, and Vito Acconci. These artists have used a variety of mediums to create their work, including video, performance, and photography. While contextual art is often associated with the late 20th century, it is important to note that this style of art has its roots in the Dada and Surrealist movements of the early 20th century. These movements also sought to incorporate the surrounding environment into their work in order to create meaning. If you are interested in learning more about contextual art, there are a number of excellent resources available. The Museum of Modern Art in New York City has an extensive collection of work by contextual artists, and the Tate Modern in London also has a number of important works on display.