You will explore the role of color in creating meaning, emotion, and spirituality in Modern Western art.
In the Modern West, artists began to take new and varied approaches to the use of color in art. Discuss the role of color in creating emotion and spirituality in the art of the Modern period (late 18th century to 20th century). Please respond to all parts of the following questions:
What are some different artistic approaches to the use of color?
In what ways can color contribute to the meaning of a work of art?
Are there cases where color can hinder the message of the art?
Do you think modern art movements such as Post-Impressionism, de Stijl, Fauvism, and Expressionism were able to use color effectively to express meaning, emotion, or spirituality? Why or why not?
Finally, do you personally prefer a more modern, color aesthetic, or a more traditional local color approach? Why? In your response, refer to at least one specific work of art by a modern artist.
Reply to other students who might differ from your thoughts on artistic use of color. Considering the artworks featured in the discussion, are your conclusions about color and meaning the same as others?
Requirements
To receive full credit students must do the following:
Write 1 substantive original response* to all parts of the question before the initial posting deadline.**
* Responses should be a minimum of 200 words.
Include an image that refers to your post, properly cited references and resources in MLA format.
Photographic references should be labeled to include artist name, title, date, and media (when available).
Downsize all images to 500 px or less before embedding them into your post.
Refer to the Discussion Rubric for more specifics on how the content of your posts will be evaluated to determine your discussion grade.