Modern Art and the Gee's Bend Quilters

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Modern art entails artistic work produced in the period that runs from the 1860s to the 1970s. it shows the philosophies that guided the styles used to produce art in the particular era. During this period, the traditions of the past are abandoned in the spirit of experimentation. Therefore, modern art entails a rejection of history and conservative values and an actual depiction of subjects with a special emphasis on abstraction. Some of the movements associated with this form of art include Cubism, Abstract Expressionism, and Minimalism. Others include De Stijl, Surrealism, Social Realism, Pop art, Op art, Neo-Expressionists, and Symbolism. Some of the famous modern artists include Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dali, Claude Monet, Andy Warhol, Wassily Kandinsky, and Henri Matisse. All these artists are known for playing a crucial role in transforming at from the traditional practices to more modern expression ways.
The quilts of Gee’s Bend refers to the multi-layered textile that comprised two or more layers of fabric or fiber created by a group of women and their ancestors in the African-American hamlet of Gee’s bend, Alabama, along the Alabama River. These art forms have played a crucial role in transforming the way many people think about art. Unlike in the past, where art was mainly used for beautyfunctionality, modern art is currently used to represent functionality, perseverance, and fight for justice. Some of the modern art forms that reminds us Gee’s quilt include the quilter Gloria Hoppins that resembles the fascinations of Josef Albers, and the Pearlie Pettway, that reminds us of the mediative mind of Agnes Martin.
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The article by Anirudh on 10 Most Famous Modern Art Paintings by Renowned Artists is informative because it exposes the various characteristics of modern art by discussing some of the most famous paintings. Differentiating modern art from contemporary art can be challenging. However, by looking at the photos of these paintings, and the accompanying explanations by Anirudh, one can be able to see how the modern art evolved from the traditional one, and how it inspired contemporary art. For example, the main goal of traditional art was to represent reality or realism through narrative. On the contrary, modern art abandons the traditional approach and instead injects new insights into the nature of the materials. In Frida Kahlo’s painting, The Two Fridas, the artist explores new paradigms in art by representing the same person twice. This representation is unrealistic but inspires people to think beyond the real.
Besides, the different art forms that the author of the article utilizes also show the use of Abstract Expressionism as another defining aspect of modern art. For example, the connection between the hearts in the Two Fridas painting is abstract and explains a connection between the hearts. Therefore, the article provides significant insights on the definition of modern art. It also shows the use of expressionism by Artist Claude Monet, which was one of the most influential movements in modern art. Therefore...