Art in FocusChapter 24:
Modern Art Movements to the PresentWeb Links
| Twentieth-Century American Art | | Many influential American artists of the twentieth century are represented in this online collection of the Butler Institute of American Art. Click on names to view works by various artists. Look for Helen Frankenthaler, Edward Hopper, and other artists represented in this chapter.
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http://www.butlerart.com/collection.htm
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| Abstract Expressionism | | Explore the historical events leading to the development of Abstract Expressionism. Then after reading through the first page, click on several artists of the period, including Piet Mondrian and Jackson Pollock. Study one of the images that interests you, and write a paragraph to express what you see in the image or how it makes you feel.
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http://metalab.unc.edu/wm/paint/tl/20th/abs-expr.html
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| Pop Art: Andy Warhol | | Did you know that Andy Warhol started his art career designing window displays for a New York department store? Find out more interesting tidbits about this quintessential Pop Artist. Pick an everyday object (as Warhol did with the Campbell's soup can) and create a painting or drawing.
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http://www.warhol.org/
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| Fractalus | | Just about everything you could want to know about fractals is contained in this site. Learn how fractal-art is created; view examples of the varied, colorful images; and link to other informative fractal sites. What comparisons do you see between these innovative artworks and those made by more traditional means?
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http://www.fractalus.com/
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| Art and Technology | | The time line on the George Eastman House site provides a wealth of information on photography. Click on the 1998 end of the time line to access the last 10 years of technological developments. What do you think the use of digital cameras and computers will do to the creation of art? Outline some of the issues that are involved and work with your teacher and other classmates for a debate on the future of art in the age of technology. What do you think is coming next?
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http://www.eastmanhouse.org/
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