Nicki Quiles
Gus Shettleroe
Post – Modern
Synthesis Question
Warhol and Pollack were some of
the most influential yet controversial artists of the post- modern era. They
revolutionized the way people looked at art and even created their own form of
it, Pop Art. Even though Warhol and Pollack revolutionized art, they were
influenced by Sigmund Freud. Freud was a renowned neurologist; he introduced
the theory of psychoanalysis and the unconscious mind. Freud created a
revolutionary therapeutic technique called "free association." This technique
required patients to report their thoughts without reservation and make no
attempt to concentrate while doing so. This practice caught the eyes of Warhol
many years later. Warhol and Pollack incorporated Freud's theory in the
majority of their work. Warhol's paintings were often controversial because he
painted homosexual males, at the time; this was a taboo and looked down upon.
Warhol took Freud's idea of Free Association and incorporated it in his work,
aiming to please no one but himself.
Good job on the assessment to the art of post-modern era. Our group thought that overall, it was well written. However, we feel that some parts could be expanded more and thoroughly explained. For example, the writing says that Warhol and Pollack revolutionized how people look at art, but it doesn't talk about how. Also, talk more about the therapeutic techique of "free association" mentioned in the writing. Lastly, expand on the art of the post-modern era itself a little more.
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