17. Fauvism

Fauvism comes from the French word `les Fauves meaning wild beast, the name was giving to the simplified yet abstract art style. It is composed of radical colors and forms and is considered a contemporary art movement. Fauvism evolves around the theory of color which was a large discussion among artists in the 19th century. Especially the complementary colors were intriguing to the artist and how they work collectively to create a mood. The art style is meant to focus less on the subject matter rather than the collaboration of colors. It is meant to give the piece a whole new dimension and create meaning through the colors. What might at first seem strange and abstract is in truth actually very complex to recreate.

Here are some art pieces that I found particularly inspiring in the fauvism style:

What I like about those two pieces is their unique tonal composition. Beyond following the stylistic guidelines of the fauvism style it strongly conveys emotions through exaggerated visuals and figures. Even though at first it may appear chaotic and random both pieces have compositional harmony and color balance. This does not only makes the pieces more exciting but also gives them a sense of unity. In other words, it's organized chaos.




ANDRÉ DERAIN, THE dance, L'ESTAQUE, 1906.
aNDRÉ DERAIN, THE TURNING ROAD, L'ESTAQUE, 1906. MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON



 

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