Author Archives: Sandra Cheng
Announcement: FINAL EXAM notes and Terminology
Reminder, the FINAL EXAM is next Tuesday, December 20th at 11:30 AM. Please be on time, arrive early! Thank you all for participating in class and on the OpenLab. As a parting gift to you, I’ve included the vocabulary words … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Pollock’s Action Painting
The American Abstract Expressionist Jackson Pollock produced Number 1, 1950 (Lavender Mist), a prime example of Action Painting. This large canvas, nearly 7 x 10 feet, was painted on the ground using his infamous “drip technique.” With carefully controlled movements, … Continue reading
Announcement: Latest Slide List and Short List are ONLINE
Under Class Downloads are the latest slide list (#8) and the short list for the FINAL. Don’t forget the FINAL is on TUESDAY DECEMBER 20th at 11:30 am. All Final Exams will be given during their scheduled dates and times, … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Unpacking Picasso’s Les Demoiselles D’Avignon
Pablo Picasso’s Les Demoiselles D’Avignon is a masterpiece of western art in the collection at MoMA. Some have suggested Picasso’s painting is the most important work in Modern Art. Picasso executed over a hundred sketches and preparatory studies before completing … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Impossible Exhibitions, The Caravaggio Show
In Italy, there is a trend to launch ‘Impossible Exhibitions” for renowned artists, such as Raphael, Leonard, and Caravaggio. In these exhibitions, all the works of art produced by one artist are assembled together in a museum setting. Unfortunately, it … Continue reading
Announcement: Reminder Exam 2 is on Tues, Nov 15
Please arrive early for your exam at 11:30 am tomorrow. We begin with slide identifications, and if you miss them, we cannot go back. Also, under slidelists/class downloads is the latest slide list (we’re up to 7!!!) Bring a copy … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Bling! Rashaad Newsome’s Heraldry
This week you will explore the work of contemporary artist Rashaad Newsome who mixes earlier art with popular culture. Read a recent New York Times article about Newsome and watch some videos about him, including one produced by the artist. … Continue reading
