Friedensreich Hundertwasser: adored artist of Austria
(and New Zealand)
Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928 – 2000) was an Austrian artist, who worked in painting, graphics, tapestry, architecture, and had an ecological commitment to the world around him.
Objective: Create an art piece in the style of Friedensreich Hundertwasser making certain to incorporate his unique artistic style, types of line; favored colors, and media.
Artistic Style: Hundertwasser invented a modern style of painting called Transautomatism.
Transautomatism is a kind of surrealism (art that is illogical, incomprehensible) focusing on the viewer's fantasy rather than an objective interpretation.
Line: Hundertwasser used decorative spirals, circles labyrinth (maze-like)
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A major part of the effect of his artwork and architecture is color.
To emphasize movement Hundertwasser placed complementary colors next to one another.
Complementary colors are colors positioned directly opposite each other in the color wheel – green & red; orange & blue; yellow & purple
Media: Hundertwasser created using mixed media.
Mixed media is the use of a variety of media in an entertainment or work of art.
Hundertwasser used gold and silver, which he pasted onto his paintings in a thin foil. He used oil, tempera and watercolor paints all in one painting to achieve a contrasting effect between the matte and radiant parts of the picture.
Grading: This assignment is worth 100 total points.
• You will be graded on how carefully and thoroughly you follow all instructions.
• You will be monitored and graded on your wise use of class time. Working in class is mandatory however if you fall behind in this project or are absent from class, homework is encouraged.
• You will be graded on how successful you demonstrate and apply Hundertwasser’s artistic style and technique. Pay careful attention to how you demonstrate types of line, use of vibrant color, and assortment of