Monday, February 22, 2016

Innovative Artists

How have artists taken risks and changed the art world? How have artists changed the world? Did you know that prior to the invention of photography, art was mainly used to document events and important people? Once photography came along, it freed up artists to be more creative, and to try new things. Change can be difficult though. Here are some videos explaining more about art history. There is so much more than what I am including here! I highly recommend taking an art history class, or researching for yourself. You never know what you may find!

Essential Question: How have artists in the past taken risks to create new techniques and concepts?

Enduring Understanding: New ideas are often the result of risk-taking.


Arts and Culture during the Industrial Revolution




Landmarks of Western Art Documentary: Impressionism and Post Impressionism




Mad about Monet




Pablo Picasso




Pop Art




Basquiat




Judy Chicago (Women and Art)




Guerilla Girls (Women and Art)




BBC: This is Modern Art




TED TALK: The power of photography to change the world

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