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Newyorkism
The art style Newyorkism is characterized by its use of bold colors and geometric shapes. It is often described as being “loud” and “in your face.”
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Overview and quick facts
Newyorkism is a term used to describe a certain type of art that is popular in New York City. This type of art is characterized by its use of bright colors and bold patterns. It is often inspired by the cityscape of New York, and its artists often seek to capture the energy and vibrancy of the city. Newyorkism is a unique and exciting style of art that is sure to capture the attention of any viewer.
Can understand it also, as:
Newyorkism could be replaced with the word “jargon.”
Categorize it as:
Impressionism, Modernism
Detailed description
Newyorkism is a term used to describe a certain type of art that is associated with the city of New York. This type of art is characterized by its unique approach to subject matter and its use of bright and bold colors. Newyorkism is often considered to be a branch of the larger pop art movement. Some of the most famous artists associated with Newyorkism include Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Jasper Johns. These artists were all part of the larger pop art movement, but they each brought their own unique style to the table. One of the most iconic paintings associated with Newyorkism is Warhol’s “Campbell’s Soup Cans.” This painting features a series of soup cans that are all different colors. The painting is meant to be a commentary on the consumer culture of the United States. Lichtenstein is another famous artist associated with Newyorkism. His most famous painting is “Whaam!” which is a comic book panel that he turned into a painting. This painting is notable for its use of bright colors and its unique composition. Johns is another famous artist associated with Newyorkism. His most famous painting is “Flag.” This painting features the American flag in a very abstract way. The painting is meant to be a commentary on the way that people view the American flag. Newyorkism is a unique and interesting art style that is associated with some of the most famous artists of the 20th century. If you’re interested in learning more about this type of art, be sure to check out the work of Warhol, Lichtenstein, and Johns.
Archive notes — claims to verify
1. New York City is the most populous city in the United States.
2. With an estimated 2019 population of 8,336,817 distributed over a land area of about 302.6 square miles (784 km2), New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States.
3. Located at the southern tip of the U.S. state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass.
4. With almost 20 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and approximately 23 million in its combined statistical area, it is one of the world's most populous megacities.
5. New York City has been described as the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world, significantly influencing commerce, entertainment, research, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, fashion, and sports.
6. The city's fast pace has inspired the term "New York minute".
7. Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy.
8. Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a county of the State of New York.
9. The five boroughsBrooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Islandwere consolidated into a single city in 1898.
10. The city and its metropolitan area constitute the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States.
11. As many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
12. New York is home to more than 3.2 million residents born outside the United States, the largest foreign-born population of any city in the world.
13. In 2017, the New York metropolitan area produced a gross metropolitan product (GMP) of US$1.73 trillion.
14. If the New York metropolitan area were a sovereign state, it would have the 12th highest GDP in the world.
15. New York is home to the highest number of billionaires of any city in the world.
16. New York City traces its origins to a trading post founded by colonists from the Dutch Republic in 1624 on Lower Manhattan;
17. the post was named New Amsterdam in 1626.
18. The city and its surroundings came under English control in 1664 and were renamed New York after King Charles II of England granted the lands to his brother, the Duke of York.
19. New York served as the capital of the United States from 1785 until 1790.
20. It has been the country's largest city since 1790.
Artists and works: references to check
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Artists (be aware, speculation possible):
1. Edward Hopper (1882-1967) 2. Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) 3. John Sloan (1871-1951) 4. Charles Sheeler (1883-1965) 5. Stuart Davis (1892-1964) 6. Reginald Marsh (1898-1954) 7. William Glackens (1870-1938) 8. George Bellows (1882-1925) 9. Rockwell Kent (1882-1971) 10. Guy Pène du Bois (1884-1958) 11. Max Weber (1881-1961) 12. Charles Demuth (1883-1935) 13. Isabel Bishop (1902-1988) 14. Raphael Soyer (1899-1987) 15. Ben Shahn (1898-1969)
Artworks (be aware, speculation possible)
1. The New York City skyline as seen from the Brooklyn Bridge Unknown, c. 1876 2. Times Square at Night Unknown, c. 1910 3. Skyscrapers along the Hudson River Unknown, c. 1930 4. The Chrysler Building Unknown, c. 1930 5. The Empire State Building Unknown, c. 1931 6. Rockefeller Center Unknown, c. 1933 7. The Brooklyn Bridge Unknown, c. 1940 8. Central Park Unknown, c. 1940 9. Fifth Avenue Unknown, c. 1950 10. The Statue of Liberty Unknown, c. 1950 11. Broadway Unknown, c. 1960 12. The World Trade Center Unknown, c. 1970 13. The Brooklyn Bridge at Night Unknown, c. 1980 14. The Manhattan skyline Unknown, c. 1990 15. The New York City skyline Unknown, c. 2000
Epoch
The art style Newyorkism emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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