Georgia okeeffe art style. As a young artist okeeffe was influenced by the works of many artists and photographers bridging the world of avant garde art in europe before world war i such as the work of paul cezanne and pablo picasso with the new modernist artists in america such as arthur dovewhen okeeffe came upon doves work in 1914 he was already a leading figure of the american modernist movementhis. The power of georgia okeeffes artwork derives from her mastery of essential elements of art making. Georgia totto okeeffe november 15 1887 march 6 1986 was an american artist.
The living modern exhibit showcases the persona that georgia had. She was known for her paintings of enlarged flowers new york skyscrapers and new mexico landscapes. One of the first female painters to achieve worldwide acclaim from critics and the general public georgia okeeffe was an american painter who created innovative impressionist images that challenged perceptions and evolved constantly throughout her career.
Okeeffes understated and carefully designed garments many never before exhibited are presented alongside photographs and her paintings illuminating okeeffes unified modernist aesthetic and distinctive self styling. It fascinated and inspired her fans such as carol merrill. Producing a substantial body of work over seven decades she sought to capture the emotion and power of objects through abstracting the natural world.
Georgia okeeffe photographed by her husband alfred stieglitz. While okeeffe incorporated elements from various modernist movements into her work her style was entirely her own. Okeeffe has been recognized as the mother of american modernism.
Georgia okeeffes unique style. Georgias image was a cultivated one. Georgia okeeffe played a pivotal role in the development of american modernism and its relationship to european avante garde movements of the early 20 th century.
After studying at the school of the art institute of chicago she attended the art students league in new york studying under william. Art image style is the first exhibition to explore the art image and personal style of one of americas most iconic artists. Summary of georgia okeeffe.
In 1905 okeeffe began her serious formal art training at the school of the art institute of chicago and then the art students league of.