Neo-figurative
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Overview and quickfacts
The Neo-figurative art style is a return to traditional figurative art, but with a modern twist. This style is characterized by bold and bright colors, as well as strong and exaggerated lines. Neo-figurative artists often use elements of pop culture in their work, which gives it a contemporary feel.
The art style is also known as: Contemporary, Modern, Postmodern
Categories: Impressionism, Modernism
1. Francis Bacon (1909-1992) 2. Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) 3. Peter Blake (born 1932) 4. George Condo (born 1957) 5. Richard Diebenkorn (1922-1993) 6. Lucian Freud (1922-2011) 7. Jasper Johns (born 1930) 8. Alex Katz (born 1927) 9. Jeff Koons (born 1955) 10. Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) 11. Robert Longo (born 1953) 12. Bruce Nauman (born 1941) 13. Ed Ruscha (born 1937) 14. Frank Stella (born 1936) 15. Cy Twombly (1928-2011) 16. Andy Warhol (1928-1987) 17. Tom Wesselmann (1931-2004) 18. John Wesley (1928-2003) 19. Martin Wong (1946-1999) 20. Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) 21. Richard Hamilton (1922-2011) 22. Yoko Ono (born 1933) 23. Nam June Paik (1932-2006) 24. Joseph Beuys (1921-1986) 25. Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) 26. Barnett Newman (1905-1970) 27. Ad Reinhardt (1913-1967) 28. Mark Rothko (1903-1970) 29. Clyfford Still (1904-1980) 30. Barnett Newman (1905-1970)
1. “The Persistence of Memory” by Salvador Dali (1931) 2. “Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2” by Marcel Duchamp (1912) 3. “Fountain” by Marcel Duchamp (1917) 4. “L.H.O.O.Q.” by Marcel Duchamp (1919) 5. “The Treachery of Images” by René Magritte (1928-1929) 6. “The Son of Man” by René Magritte (1964) 7. “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” by Katsushika Hokusai (1829-1833) 8. “The Scream” by Edvard Munch (1893) 9. “The Starry Night” by Vincent van Gogh (1889) 10. “Cafe Terrace at Night” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 11. “Sunflowers” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 12. “The Night Cafe” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 13. “The Bedroom” by Vincent van Gogh (1889) 14. “The Sower” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 15. “Wheat Field with Cypresses” by Vincent van Gogh (1889) 16. “Starry Night Over the Rhone” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 17. “The Yellow House” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 18. “Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear” by Vincent van Gogh (1889) 19. “The Potato Eaters” by Vincent van Gogh (1885) 20. “Nighthawks” by Edward Hopper (1942) 21. “Chop Suey” by Edward Hopper (1929) 22. “New York Movie” by Edward Hopper (1939) 23. “Nighthawks at the Diner” by Edward Hopper (1942-1943) 24. “Office at Night” by Edward Hopper (1940) 25. “Gas” by Edward Hopper (1940) 26. “Seven A.M.” by Edward Hopper (1948) 27. “Morning in a City” by Edward Hopper (1944) 28. “Automat” by Edward Hopper (1927) 29. “New York Interior” by Edward Hopper (1921) 30. “Compartment C, Car 293” by Edward Hopper (1938)
Detailed Description
Neo-figurative art is a type of figurative art that emerged in the early 21st century. It is characterized by its use of bright colors, bold lines, and simplified forms. Neo-figurative artists often seek to capture the energy and movement of their subjects, as well as the emotions they convey. Some of the most famous neo-figurative artists include American painter Kehinde Wiley, British artist Banksy, and French artist JR. One of the most iconic neo-figurative paintings is Banksy’s “Girl with Balloon.” The painting features a young girl reaching out for a heart-shaped balloon. The balloon is red, symbolizing the girl’s love and hope. The painting is both playful and poignant, and it has become one of Banksy’s most famous works. Other notable neo-figurative paintings include Wiley’s “Equestrian Portrait of King Philip II” and JR’s “The Wrinkles of the City.” These paintings both feature bright colors and bold lines, and they capture the energy and movement of their subjects. Neo-figurative art is a vibrant and exciting type of art that is sure to continue to grow in popularity in the years to come.
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Known Artists
1. Francis Bacon (1909-1992) 2. Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) 3. Peter Blake (born 1932) 4. George Condo (born 1957) 5. Richard Diebenkorn (1922-1993) 6. Lucian Freud (1922-2011) 7. Jasper Johns (born 1930) 8. Alex Katz (born 1927) 9. Jeff Koons (born 1955) 10. Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) 11. Robert Longo (born 1953) 12. Bruce Nauman (born 1941) 13. Ed Ruscha (born 1937) 14. Frank Stella (born 1936) 15. Cy Twombly (1928-2011) 16. Andy Warhol (1928-1987) 17. Tom Wesselmann (1931-2004) 18. John Wesley (1928-2003) 19. Martin Wong (1946-1999) 20. Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) 21. Richard Hamilton (1922-2011) 22. Yoko Ono (born 1933) 23. Nam June Paik (1932-2006) 24. Joseph Beuys (1921-1986) 25. Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968) 26. Barnett Newman (1905-1970) 27. Ad Reinhardt (1913-1967) 28. Mark Rothko (1903-1970) 29. Clyfford Still (1904-1980) 30. Barnett Newman (1905-1970)
Known Paintings / Pictures / Images
1. “The Persistence of Memory” by Salvador Dali (1931) 2. “Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2” by Marcel Duchamp (1912) 3. “Fountain” by Marcel Duchamp (1917) 4. “L.H.O.O.Q.” by Marcel Duchamp (1919) 5. “The Treachery of Images” by René Magritte (1928-1929) 6. “The Son of Man” by René Magritte (1964) 7. “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” by Katsushika Hokusai (1829-1833) 8. “The Scream” by Edvard Munch (1893) 9. “The Starry Night” by Vincent van Gogh (1889) 10. “Cafe Terrace at Night” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 11. “Sunflowers” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 12. “The Night Cafe” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 13. “The Bedroom” by Vincent van Gogh (1889) 14. “The Sower” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 15. “Wheat Field with Cypresses” by Vincent van Gogh (1889) 16. “Starry Night Over the Rhone” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 17. “The Yellow House” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 18. “Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear” by Vincent van Gogh (1889) 19. “The Potato Eaters” by Vincent van Gogh (1885) 20. “Nighthawks” by Edward Hopper (1942) 21. “Chop Suey” by Edward Hopper (1929) 22. “New York Movie” by Edward Hopper (1939) 23. “Nighthawks at the Diner” by Edward Hopper (1942-1943) 24. “Office at Night” by Edward Hopper (1940) 25. “Gas” by Edward Hopper (1940) 26. “Seven A.M.” by Edward Hopper (1948) 27. “Morning in a City” by Edward Hopper (1944) 28. “Automat” by Edward Hopper (1927) 29. “New York Interior” by Edward Hopper (1921) 30. “Compartment C, Car 293” by Edward Hopper (1938)
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