Life and Art of Georgia O'Keeffe: American Modernism Icon
Explore the remarkable life and art of Georgia O'Keeffe, known as the Mother of American Modernism. Discover her journey from growing up on a farm in Wisconsin to becoming a pioneering artist known for her abstract and nature-inspired works. Immerse yourself in the beauty of her creations and gain insights into her iconic pieces such as "Oriental Poppies" and "Cow's Skull: Red, White & Blue."
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GEORGIA O KEEFFE N O V E M B E R 1 5 , 1 8 8 7 M A R C H 6 , 1 9 8 6
L I F E O F G E O R G I A O K E E F F E Known as Mother of American Modernism 2nd of 7 children Grew up on a farm in Wisconsin Studied at Art Institute of Chicago O'Keeffe taught art at public schools in Amarillo, Texas, from 1912 to 1914 O'Keeffe split her time between New York and painting in New Mexico. She was particularly inspired by Ghost Ranch, north of Abiqui , and she decided to move into a house there in 1940 Later in life O'Keeffe suffered from macular degeneration and began to lose her eyesight She was 98 years old when she passed away
Radiator Building Night New York FA M O U S A R T W O R K Oriental Poppies American modernism was a cultural movement in the United States, showing both progressive transformation and optimism in the future. It is a reflection of life in America during the 20th century and the continuing socially climbing middle class Georgia began experimenting, leading her to develop highly abstracted art. Her drawings and paintings are large scale, extreme close-ups of flowers, leaves, and trees or combinations of skulls and flowers. Cow s Skull: Red, White & Blue
J I M S O N W E E D Completed in 1936 This work was commissioned by Elizabeth Arden a cosmetic magnate. She wanted to hang this painting in the exercise room of her new salon to encourage and boost her client s energy It was Sold at an auction by the Georgia O Keeffe Museum, for $44,405 million
Discussion What s going on in this artwork? What was your first reaction to this artwork? Why do you think you had the reaction? Does your opinion about the artwork change the longer you look at it? Why? Describe the lines in this artwork What verbs would you use to describe this artwork?
TODAYS ART PROJECT D E S E R T L I Z A R D Georgia loved the desert. She saw the beauty in its simple landscape & captivating creatures! Be sure to use bright colors and bold patterns like O Keeffe
