
What is new figuration?
Neo-Figurative Art is a collective term that refers to the revival of figurative art in America and Europe during the 1960s, following a period dominated by abstraction. Michel Ragon, a French art critic, argued that this resurgence of figuration occurred during a critical time of social and political upheaval in both regions.
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Artworks Related to New Figuration
David Hockney
Pool Made with Paper and Blue Ink for Book, 1980
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
USD 70,000 - 90,000
Zhang Xiaogang
Big Family No.1 (from Bloodline portfolio), 2006
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
GBP 4,000 - 6,000
Zhang Xiaogang
Comrade Woman (from Bloodline portfolio), 2006
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
GBP 2,350
Zhang Xiaogang
Big Family No.3 (from Bloodline portfolio), 2006
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
GBP 5,000 - 7,000
Zhang Xiaogang
The Big Family (from Bloodline portfolio), 2006
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
GBP 4,000 - 6,000
Zhang Xiaogang
Brother and Sister (from Bloodline portfolio), 2006
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
GBP 3,300
David Hockney
Lithograph of Water Made of Thick and Thin Lines and Two Light Blue Washes, 1978-80
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
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Mezzotint is a printmaking technique in which a copper or steel plate is roughened to produce a solid black print. The artist smooths specific areas of the plate to create a range of tones, from deep blacks to delicate grays and whites. By varying the degree of smoothing, the artist can achieve detailed gradations of light and shadow, resulting in prints with rich, velvety textures and subtle transitions between light and dark.

Live art is a form of performance that began in the 1960s and is generally exploratory and innovative. It involves a single artist or an artist group presenting the work before a live audience. The performances can include humans, animals, and living plants, often blurring the boundaries between art and life, and encouraging interaction with the audience.

Patina is the distinctive greenish surface that bronze develops over time due to exposure to air and humidity. Artists can also apply chemicals to bronze to artificially create patina. Alternatively, bronze can be polished to reveal its natural rich gold color. Patina is not exclusive to bronze; it can also occur on other metals like copper and even on wood and stone, enhancing the material's character over time.
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