CalArts
Definition
This term refers to the California Institute of the Arts, a renowned art school in Valencia, California, known for its influential role in contemporary art, animation, and design education.
History
CalArts was founded in 1961 by Walt Disney and has since become a leading institution for avant-garde art, with a strong focus on experimental and interdisciplinary approaches to art-making.
Notable Examples
John Baldessari
I Will Not Make Any More Boring Art, 1971
Alison Knowles
Make a Salad, 1962
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include John Baldessari, a pioneering conceptual artist and influential educator at CalArts, and Alison Knowles, associated with Fluxus, who contributed to the school's innovative spirit.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques and disciplines taught at CalArts include painting, sculpture, animation, film, performance, and conceptual art, with an emphasis on pushing boundaries and exploring new media and forms of expression.
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