Diego Velazquez – Las Meninas
Although painted in Spain in the 17th century, this “family portrait” has attracted
the attention of postmodern artists as an example of self-reflexive art.
Pablo Picasso – Harlequin with Violin
Picasso revolutionized 20th-century abstract art with his new way of “seeing.” It
was the first major change in this respect since the introduction of perspective.
Salvador Dali – The Ascension of Christ
Traditional themes (e.g. in this case religious) are given new and often disorienting
treatments in the 20th century.
Salvador Dali – Paranoiac
The focus of art in the modern era frequently shifts from the physical to
psychological world.
Salvador Dali – The Disintegration of Persistence of
Memory
Dali and other surrealist artists challenge the “obvious” in our perceptions.
Franklin Carmichael – La Cloche
The Group of Seven presents the Canadian landscape in an impressionist style.
“The great purpose of landscape art is to make us at home in our own country.”
Lawren Harris – Winter, Algonquin Park
The Group of Seven presents the Canadian landscape in an impressionist style.
“The great purpose of landscape art is to make us at home in our own country.”
A. Y. Jackson – Quebec Landscape
The Group of Seven presents the Canadian landscape in an impressionist style.
“The great purpose of landscape art is to make us at home in our own country.”
Tom Thompson – Woods in Winter
The Group of Seven presents the Canadian landscape in an impressionist style.
“The great purpose of landscape art is to make us at home in our own country.”
Tom Thompson – Woods in Winter
The Group of Seven presents the Canadian landscape in an impressionist style.
“The great purpose of landscape art is to make us at home in our own country.”
Jenny Holtzer – Protect
Postmodern art frequently takes the familiar and turns it against the viewer.
Nam June Paik – Techno Buddha
Postmodern art frequently employs traditional styles in unsettling combinations.
Pacita Abad – How Mali Lost Her Accent
Postmodern artists frequently see their activity as one of self-reflection. For Abad,
as for many others, this examines the immigrant experience.