Allyse

  Modernism Art in Mexico has several different styles, but all fit into one era of art. The era started after the Mexican Revolution to help brighten the moods of those in Mexico. The Era lasted from 1920-1950.  Although Mexican Modernism is split into several artistic styles, the movement attempted to create a new national identity in Mexico after the Revolution through original art that reflected Mexican cultures and traditions. Mexican artists wanted to distance themselves from European influence and, in turn, made a style that shows the transformations of Mexico after the 1920s. Still Life,   1942,  Juan Soriano Still Life  by Juan Soriano was made in 1942 in  Mexico. The painting is very satisfying with the color palette chosen. The shading makes the blanket look rustled, adding character to the overall picture. Still, Life uses flowers and fruit on the table. I love how the brush strokes add texture to the back wall. The shading on the leaves to make them appear 3D is incredible

  Postmodernism refers to the art produced starting around 1980 to the present day. Postmodern art was a reaction to ideas and values found in modernist artworks, including idealism and a belief in progress. The art produced in the post-modern era contained complex layers of meaning and took more non-traditional approaches. In particular, diversity was a common theme in this artistic era.  The theme of diversity is prominently seen through gender, race, materials, and artistic styles. Historically, the White male dominated the Western art world, but the post-modern age ushered in artists from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds. After 1960, women and those from various ethnic backgrounds began to have a more prominent voice in the Western art world and produced awe-inspiring works of art. The piece I have chosen below shows the diversity in the art world today because the styles below all have a sense of uniqueness that brings beauty.  Expansion by Paige Bradley Accent by Paige Br

  In 1929 the Great Depression took over America when Wall Street investors traded around 16 million shares on the New York Stock Exchange. The 16 million shares were sold over a single day on October 29th, causing billions of dollars to vanish. The economic growth and prosperity of the Roaring 20s had disagreed, and 25% of Americans became unemployed. The artwork produced during this time reflected the loss of hope and heartbreak during the worst economic downturn in the country's history.  Photo of Robley D. Stevens, 1931. Robley Stevens stands on the streets of Baltimore, Maryland, wanting to sell himself to keep from starving to death. The sign tied around himself states, "I AM FOR SALE. I must have work or starve." The photographer of the work is unknown. When the photo was taken in August of 1931, the unemployment rate in the United States was 15.9%. Stevens had fallen victim to the circumstances of the Great Depression. The background shows a crowd of people as he