Post Modern Synthesis-Period 2 Team 6

Sigmund Freud was a significant historical figure that lived during the postmodern era. Sigmund’s contributions played an enormous role with in the scientific and possibly also considered the medical field; introducing the discovery of ego, ID, and superego. Sigmund’s research brought forth the description of the human mind’s subconscious desires and need; Freud was also able to differentiate the difference of craving and need with a set regulation of the difference between the two. Two other similar figureheads would be Jackson Pollock ad Andy Warhol that also wanted to find the delicate equilibrium between need and the illusion of their desires.

Andy Warhol was known for his own contributions toward the genre of Pop in the art. As one of his own signature behaviors, he would also incorporate Hollywood celebrities within his art works. This came to because Warhol held a high fascination for Hollywood’s prestige. He held “Hollywood” so high with in himself that he was once even quoted saying, “I love Hollywood….. Everything’s plastic, but I live plastic. I want to be plastic”. Linking together with Freund’s thoughts, Warhol discovered his ID, and that his irrational thought of being “plastic” would be impossible; so instead Warhol represented himself through the artwork that he created.

Now onto Jackson Pollock, Freud’s influence was directed more toward Pollocks behavior. Having a drinking problem, Pollock went through psychotherapy, and his therapist/doctor later recommended Pollock to turn towards an artistic way of releasing his desires. Freud related toward Pollock because in an indirect way, Pollock’s doctor used many of Freud’s understanding and thoughts to practice on Pollock. Due to this indirect influence, many of Pollock’s art held Freud’s concepts.

Freud managed to influence both Warhol and Pollock, and subconsciously convey these thoughts and beliefs into their art. Warhol’s art reflected largely on the “ID” trait, as he played off his desires. Pollock on the other hard, emphasized a lot of his are on his own emotions and instead tried to regress his “ID”, which was obviously his alcoholic addiction.

Team 6- Kevin Cheung, Raymond Yonami, Alex Park, Bryce Cheng