Read a biography about the artist Keith Haring.
Vocabulary 1: Pop Art
An art movement that began in the mid-1950s which focused on popular culture, bringing popular imagery into the world of fine art. Pop artists are concerned with the way advertisements and consumerism affect people.
An art movement that began in the mid-1950s which focused on popular culture, bringing popular imagery into the world of fine art. Pop artists are concerned with the way advertisements and consumerism affect people.
Vocabulary 2: Symbolism
A symbol is a visual representation of a non-visual idea. It's usually an icon that represents an idea. For example, the three-eyed smiling face represents greed or joy and the radiating baby in Haring's artwork represents life, energy,and happiness. Radiating lines stand for "energy and glowing power (originally came from the spaceships). The spaceship and pyramid are connected to an unknown force."
A symbol is a visual representation of a non-visual idea. It's usually an icon that represents an idea. For example, the three-eyed smiling face represents greed or joy and the radiating baby in Haring's artwork represents life, energy,and happiness. Radiating lines stand for "energy and glowing power (originally came from the spaceships). The spaceship and pyramid are connected to an unknown force."
Vocabulary 3 : Graffiti Art
Writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illegally on a wall or other surface in a public place. |
Vocabulary 4 : Social Activist
Keith Harings' artwork related to social activism. His work expressed his feelings related to birth, death, political and social issues. |