Mary Swanzy (Leaving Cert Art): Flashcards
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Mary Swanzy's life dates
Mary Swanzy's life dates
1882-1978
Mary Swanzy's role in Irish art
Mary Swanzy's role in Irish art
Pioneer who brought European modernism to Ireland
Two key movements Swanzy embraced
Two key movements Swanzy embraced
Cubism and post-impressionism
Swanzy's first art school in Dublin
Swanzy's first art school in Dublin
Dublin Metropolitan School of Art
Year Swanzy moved to Paris
Year Swanzy moved to Paris
1906
Most significant influence on Swanzy
Most significant influence on Swanzy
Paul Cézanne
Swanzy's achievement regarding Cézanne
Swanzy's achievement regarding Cézanne
Likely first Irish artist to fully understand his approach
Artist who influenced Swanzy with orphism
Artist who influenced Swanzy with orphism
Robert Delaunay
Orphism definition
Orphism definition
Movement focused on pure colour and light
Year Swanzy exhibited at Salon des Indépendants
Year Swanzy exhibited at Salon des Indépendants
1914
Key cubist technique Swanzy used
Key cubist technique Swanzy used
Geometric fragmentation of forms
Swanzy's technique for creating depth
Swanzy's technique for creating depth
Complex layering of translucent planes
Type of painting Swanzy became known for
Type of painting Swanzy became known for
Innovative landscape painting
Year of Swanzy's major retrospective in Dublin
Year of Swanzy's major retrospective in Dublin
1968
Swanzy's historical role
Swanzy's historical role
Bridge between European modernism & Irish art tradition