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Magic realism- Introduction- 50 words

Category: 1 (Subgenres)

Category: 2 (Tropes)

Magic realism- Introduction through upper written categories.

These two above written categories, “Subgenres” and “Tropes” comprise an essential aspect of the life of this artist. Magic realism is an art style of elite class which played a vital role in Magic realism renaissance movement.

You would know these things in this article:- Characteristics, Heightened awareness of mystery, Major topics in criticism & Comparison with related genres.

There are other art movements such as “Abstract art,” “Abstract expressionism,” and “Op art” which are similar to some extent.

Some artists of Magic realism come from other art styles such as Frida Kahlo, Carel Willink, Paul Cadmus, Ivan Albright, and Werner Tübke.

This art movement (Magic realism) has many famous paintings/artworks such as “A Tree Poem,” “Enchanted Coast,” and “Grazing in Peace.”

If you see the beauty of these paintings, then “The Dream” comes at first place which is beautiful, “Green Hillside,” sometimes comes at the second place due to its demand.

If you (As a/an Magic realism student) really want to read comprehensively then read these sections– “Subgenres (artistic approach)” and “Tropes (Other aspects).”

These categories comprise in-depth knowledge, especially- “Subgenres”-A Category.

MAGIC REALISM was an art movement, and if you want to read about Magic realism comprehensively, then you should also cover its most famous artist– Frida Kahlo, Carel Willink, Paul Cadmus, Ivan Albright, and Werner Tübke.

But if you have less time, then you may select- Magic realism Characteristic section.

Magic realism- Characteristics

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Magic realism- 4 Frequently asked questions

  1. What is Magic realism?

Magic realism is an art movement, and the Magic realism artist tries to express artistic thought through Magic realism paintings/artworks.

There are so many artists such as Frida Kahlo, Carel Willink, and Paul Cadmus who defined this art style through their artworks such as “A Tree Poem,” “Enchanted Coast” and “Grazing in Peace.”

Thus Magic realism is a pastiche of many different art styles such as “Abstract art,” “Abstract expressionism,” “Op art” etc.

  1. Why is Magic realism still popular today?

There are two things, the demand of Magic realism paintings/artworks and fame of Magic realism artists. Still, there are many artworks which are in huge demand such as “A Tree Poem,” “Enchanted Coast” and “The Dream.”

Still, there are many European exhibitions which display– “A Tree Poem,” “The Dream,” “Grazing in Peace.”

These Magic realism paintings show the popularity of this art style. Frida Kahlo, Werner Tübke, and Paul Cadmus are other factors of its popularity.

  1. What do you think about Magic realism?

Magic realism is an artistic and intellectual art movement which has a complicated history; Magic realism was the way of expression for “Werner Tübke,” “Paul Cadmus,” and “Frida Kahlo.”

In philosophy and the history of ideas, this art style is very diverse. See category- “Subgenres” and “Tropes.”

You would get the depth of this art style, through Magic realism artworks, artists try to emphasize on the free flow of expression.

Artworks of Magic realism artists explore the relationship between celebrity culture (Subgenres) and visual expression (Tropes).

  1. What are the features of Magic realism?

This art style is trendy; Magic realism emerged in 1940 as a/an Magic realism movement when there was artistic standoff among European countries.

Some artists such as “Ivan Albright,” “Frida Kahlo” and “Werner Tübke.”

Actually, if you want to know the features of the Magic realism movement, then you should read about “Frida Kahlo” and “Carel Willink.” And you may also know it by going through these categories- “Subgenres” and “Tropes.”

These categories cover everything comprehensively.

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Magic realism- Introduction of these artists.

1st FRIDA KAHLO– Frida Kahlo is the artist of Magic realism art movement who played a vital role in the Magic realism art movement renaissance, the date of birth of this artist is 6 July 1907, and the place of birth is- Pob1.

This artist is known for/as Self-taught (Mexican painter known for her many portraits). Due to regional effect, Paintings of this Magic realism artist show resemblance with these areas. The artistic qualification of this artist is- Self-taught (Mexican painter known for her many portraits).

But still, it’s a beauty of this Magic realism art movement that you may compare these artworks with each other- “Grazing in Peace,” “Enchanted Coast,” “A Tree Poem,” “Green Hillside” and “The Dream.”

Notable works:- Henry Ford Hospital (1932) & Necklace and Hummingbird (1940).

Qualification:- Self-taught (Mexican painter known for her many portraits).

2nd CAREL WILLINK– The date of birth of Carel Willink is 7 March 1900, this artist was born during the Magic realism period when the Magic realism art movement was on the peak wherein Carel Willink had played a vital role in this art movement.

The date of birth of this artist is 7 MARCH 1900, and the place of birth is- POB2. The artistic qualification of this artist is- Studied at the Technische Hogeschool in Delft. (Dutch painter).

Notable works:- Third wife Mathilde (1975) & Fourth wife Sylvia (1980).

Qualification:- Studied at the Technische Hogeschool in Delft. (Dutch painter).

3rd PAUL CADMUS– This name also emerged during the Magic realism art movement. The artwork demand of Paul Cadmus is a little bit lesser than Frida Kahlo.

But the artworks of this artist (Paul Cadmus) are also very beautiful. The artistic qualification of this artist is- Art Students League of New York (American artist).

Notable works:- Gilding the Acrobats (1935) & The Fleet’s In!, 1934.

Qualification:- Art Students League of New York (American artist).

4th IVAN ALBRIGHT– The artistic qualification of this artist is- Art Institute of Chicago (American magic realist painter and artist).  Ivan Albright is the artist of the Magic realism art movement who also played a vital role in the Magic realism art movement renaissance.

The date of birth of this artist is February 20, 1897, and the place of birth is pob4. This artist is known for/as Art Institute of Chicago (American magic realist painter and artist).

Notable works:- The Picture of Dorian Gray & Collection of archival materials.

Qualification:- Art Institute of Chicago (American magic realist painter and artist).

5th WERNER TÜBKE– The date of birth of this artist is 30 July 1929, and the artistic qualification of this artist is- Gained recognition in West Germany (German painter). The artworks demand of Werner Tübke is a little bit lesser than Frida Kahlo.

But then also, paintings of this Magic realism artist remain in high demand.

Notable works:- Early Bourgeois Revolution in Germany.

Qualification:- Gained recognition in West Germany (German painter).

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