Modern Irish Artists (Leaving Cert Art): Flashcards
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First Irish artist to experiment with Cubism & Fauvism
First Irish artist to experiment with Cubism & Fauvism
Mary Swanzy
Artist who introduced abstract art to Ireland
Artist who introduced abstract art to Ireland
Mainie Jellett
Francis Bacon's famous Crucifixion work
Francis Bacon's famous Crucifixion work
Three Studies for Figures at the Base of a Crucifixion
Themes in Francis Bacon's work
Themes in Francis Bacon's work
Human vulnerability, raw emotion, psychological states
Figures in le Brocquy's Head Series
Figures in le Brocquy's Head Series
W.B. Yeats and Samuel Beckett
Gerard Dillon's main artistic focus
Gerard Dillon's main artistic focus
Irish folklore and traditions
Patrick Scott's iconic series
Patrick Scott's iconic series
Gold Paintings
Bridget Riley's art movement
Bridget Riley's art movement
Op Art
Sean Scully's painting characteristics
Sean Scully's painting characteristics
Bold stripes and layered textures
Dorothy Cross's main themes
Dorothy Cross's main themes
Identity, nature, human connection to environment
Rita Duffy's focus areas
Rita Duffy's focus areas
Politics, identity, and social change
Jack Butler Yeats notable work
Jack Butler Yeats notable work
The Liffey Swim
William Orpen's famous historical painting
William Orpen's famous historical painting
The Signing of Peace in the Hall of Mirrors
What is Op Art?
What is Op Art?
Optical illusions using precise patterns & vibrant colours