Composition Gallery
Arte Povera

What is Arte Povera?

A movement and style in art that originated in Italy during the 1960s. It integrates elements of minimalism, performance art, and conceptual art by using everyday or seemingly worthless materials, such as newspapers, stones, or rags. The goal was to challenge and subvert the commercialization of art.
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A

Alcaraz, Jordi

B

Beuys, Joseph

Blais, Jean-Charles

Boetti, Alighiero

F

Ferrari, León

Fontana, Lucio

G

Giuseppe, Penone

K

Kounellis, Jannis

M

Manzoni, Piero

Merz, Mario

Merz, Marisa

P

Paolini, Giulio

Pistoletto, Michelangelo

R

Rondinone, Ugo

S

Serra, Richard

T

Tapies, Antoni

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Llambrec-8

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Llambrec-7 , 1975

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Llambrec-3

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Llambrec-1

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Clau-12

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Clau-11

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Cordill, 1971

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Mitjó

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Mitjó, 1971

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Composition

Composition

Composition refers to the arrangement of elements within an artwork. The artist carefully organizes these elements to create a harmonious or intentionally dynamic relationship. Traditional approaches to composition often follow classical, geometric principles, while contemporary movements may experiment with new arrangements and adjustments, breaking away from conventional rules to achieve different visual effects.

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Gutai

Gutai

Gutai was a group of Japanese radical artists who formed the Gutai Art Association in 1954. The word Gutai translates to embodiment. The group was known for creating art on the spot for live audiences, often incorporating their own physical movements. Their performances included actions like throwing paint, piercing paper, and rolling in mud, emphasizing the direct interaction between the body and the material.

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Etching and Aquatint

Etching and Aquatint

(273 works, 253 for sale)

Etching and aquatint are printmaking techniques. In aquatint, the printing plate is etched with a pattern of tiny pits and cracks to create a wide range of tonal gradations. This technique allows artists to replicate the broad, flat tones found in watercolor paintings and ink washes.

Artwork Copyright © Robert Mangold

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