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The Language of Art (Then and Now) Intro
The Language of Less (Then and Now)
Looking back in the history of art, ideas in the definition of art have changed over the years. Art becomes categorized through the changes in art over time. This allows us to better understand how art shapes and has shaped the world of art. By visiting the MCA, The Language of Less (Then and Now), I viewed art from the 60s and 70s. Viewing the minimalist works,...
The Language of Art (Then and Now) paintings
C Type (1968), Frank Stella. Acrylic on canvas There were few paintings present in this exhibition, but this one by Frank Stella fit right in. The layout and proportions of the angular stripes are produced to have similar characteristics of minimalism. Stella maps the importance of dimension on this canvas.
Shadow Painting 4 (1968), Gerhard Richter. Oil on canvas I was surprised to see...
The Language of Art (Then and Now)
Untitled (1966), Robert Smithson. Enamel on aluminum. This is a very structural piece which Smithson focuses on dimension. When viewing this piece, I thought about mass-production and machine-made objects. This work displays the absence of the human, which defines minimalism perfectly.
Portal (1964), Robert Morris. Latex on aluminum Morris creates a portal, which is very symbolic. This...
The Language of Art (Then and Now) Gedi Sibony
And the Teller (2011), Gedi Sibony. Canvas drop cloth, sheet rock, wood beams, plywood, hollow core door, hinges, and screws.
The Silly Tuck It In (2011) Gedi Sibony Foam Core, Tyvek, plastic, and wooden shelf
The Perfect Imitation (2011), Gedi Sibony Wooden painted armoire with cloth-wrapped board inserts.
These three works by Gedi Sibony are sculptural. They bring together fragments...
The Language of Art (Then and Now)
I Gave My Name To It (2010), Oscar Tuazon. Steal plate and fluorescent lamps Tuazon presents this work made out a heavy sheet of steel. It presses florescent lamps against the floor, illuminating it. The heavy steel suggests and gives an idea to the viewer that the delicate lights may be crushed. As the light escapes and illuminates the floor around it, it also suggests strength and hope.
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