Modern Art 1950 – Present: Neo-Expressionism

Art History
You are to choose:

stylistic movement (Neo expressionism)
two artists that participated in the group (Julian Schnabel and Eric Fischl)
a specific work of art by each of the artists
(The patient and the doctors 1978) & (Sleepwalker 1979)

You are to write a paper on this movement that explains the aims and characteristics of the movement, introduces your artists and describes how they fit into the movement then evaluate each specific work– in other words, which work best represents the aims of the movement. Explain and support your choice.

Areas to consider include:

– Visual(formal) and contextual analysis of each specific work
– How are they similar/different and why?
– Role the choice of medium played – is it process v medium?
– Discussion of how each places your artists within the movement
– Intended audience and the reaction to the works
– Any influences of the artists/works on later movements
– Finally, why you chose these artists and this movement