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The [[Symbolism (arts)|Symbolist]] movement in art was first proposed by the poet, [[Jean Moreas]], in a manifesto published in 1886. The resulting wave of influence had an impact on all the arts and ultimately impacted the development of [[Expressionism]], of [[Fauvism]], of [[Italia|Italian]] [[Futurism]], and of most of the lineage of [[modern art]] as we know it, even though the movement itself lived a life of only around thirty years. |
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== Philosophy == |
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The core philosophy of Neosymbolism, like that of its predecessor [[Symbolism (arts)|Symbolism]], is the idea of "correspondences", the "emblematic order" of a world in which technology and the industrial reality have not yet drowned the forces of mysticism and belief. In a world where visual images exist to generate sales and revenue, Neosymbolist imagery attempts to preserve the relationship between image and the human soul. The imagery is necessarily representational rather than abstract. It borders on the narrative, but stops short of the commercial trap of illustration to convey an idea for profit. Artists like [[Norman Rockwell]] could qualify as Neosymbolist painters in that they adopt a social and cultural undercurrent and then convey it in terms of the cultural cliche—the image as representative of core aspects of the culture. The same is not true, however, of the generally accepted idea of commercial illustration which attempts more to influence cultural, political, and economic ideology than it tries to communicate an existential reality. |
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The imagery is necessarily representational rather than abstract. It borders on the narrative, but stops short of the commercial trap of illustration to convey an idea for profit. Oddly, artists like [[Norman Rockwell]] could qualify as Neosymbolist painters in that they adopt a social and cultural undercurrent and convey it in terms of the cultural cliche'; the image as representative of core aspects of the culture. The same is not true, however, of the generally accepted idea of commercial illustration which attempts more to influence cultural, political, and economic ideology than it tries communicate an existant reality. |
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Neosymbolism is fairly well hidden within the culture with few references and almost no broad based visibility. In 1988 [http://www.Neosymbolism.com A_Demos,Nick] published a book in an edition of two. This was the first visible sign of the idea underlying this philosophy.[http://www.TheMona.com Nick A_Demos] developed this first book of Neosymbolism into paintings. Most people think of Symbols as things or movements: the new symbols or Neosymbolism as I have defined it are words. The world was spoken into existence from nothing by speaking the word. The published definition of Neosymbolism in September of 2004 is " Words juxtaposed to other words and letters within those words". This creates a powerful statement greater than just the meaning conveyed by the original words. Woven into our language are clues to this revealed knowledge and wisdom. Art most often has been associated with Painting, where in the word Paint is the word screaming at one in clear sight is the word PAIN. The belief that pain is at or pain propels the artist into self examination and the examination of their world and presentation and to understand the pain and heal the wound. The Fluidity and Power of Words is almost incomprehensible until you begin examining the words you use in clear sight all the time, in your language and advertising and even in the names people have and the careers and directions their life takes.Art happens and text in art, especially looking at neosymbolism's defines presentation as a way of understanding the role words play in our life and shaping of direction, that it becomes art, so that your perception of the world and words in your world changes. This is Art, where you see words elevated to a new level so that your perception of the world has been permanently altered. Neosymbolism began as a hand made book of 50 word pictures. A Demos, Nick developed neosymbolism as a visual equation of words, and was the first to coin and use the name neosymbolism,evidenced by the ownership of [http://www.Neosymbolism.com NEOSYMBOLISM.com].A Demos,Nick is recognized as an American Artist by the[http://www.arsny.com/represented.html / Artists Rights Society of New York] and by [http://ADAGP.fr/FR/sites_dartistes.php/ ADAGP in France for neosymbolism] |
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Neosymbolism is fairly well-hidden within the culture, with few references and almost no broad-based visibility. In 1988, Nick A_Demos published a book in two editions. This was the first visible sign of an idea underlying a Neosymbolist philosophy. A_Demos then developed this first book of Neosymbolism into paintings. He was also the first to use the word "Neosymbolism", thus coining it.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}} |
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| ⚫ | There has also been a separate group using the Neosymbolism name for the creation of an international collective representing a number of artists who share the goals of preserving the visual art of Symbolism (the foundation of the ideas associated with the term Neosymbolism) in its original and essential sense. This preservation, as opposed to the "non-sense" of various philosophies that have evolved since the late nineteenth century and have deviated from the core Symbolist philosophy. |
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The neosymbolist movement was born spontaneously in numerous locations across the globe. Many groups use words but do not want to be limited to only that discipline. A group of Danish Neosymbolists defined their movement by |
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The Neosymbolist movement was born spontaneously in numerous locations across the globe. Many groups use the word but also do not want to be limited to only this discipline. A group of Danish Neosymbolists defined their movement thus:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arrkunst.webbyen.dk/vishjemmeside_privat.asp?mode=top_frame&id=614394&side=&webside=4222305 |title=webbyen.dk |date=2011-07-19 |access-date=2017-02-07 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719132848/http://www.arrkunst.webbyen.dk/vishjemmeside_privat.asp?mode=top_frame&id=614394&side=&webside=4222305 |archivedate=2011-07-19 }}</ref> |
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- Du undersøger menneskets erfaringer og livets vilkår i nutidens uafladelige teknologiske fremdrift og flydende politiske & økonomiske rammer - Examining the human experience and circumstance in today’s changing world |
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- Du undersøger og bruger materialer på bevidste og ofte nye måder. - Using media in conscious and innovative ways |
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* Examining the human experience and circumstance in today’s changing world |
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* Using media in conscious and innovative ways |
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The founder of the Canadian Neosymbolists, meanwhile, describes the foundations of their movement in ''Brief Summary of the Foundations of Canadian Neosymbolism,''{{citation needed|date=April 2015}} written by their founder, Gary F. Manzo. |
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Austin Chronicle Vol 23 No 26 - Jacqueline May - May 7, 2004, |
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Vesterbro Bladet - Symbol X i Rahuset - Af Michael Friis - November 22, 2006 - Copenhagen, Denmark |
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Pravo - Neosymboliste Vystavuji v Olomouci - Vlasta Hrdilova - January 12, 2007, |
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Piestansky Tyzden-Americki vytarnici predstavili neosymbolizmus-Ondrej Grezdo octobra 14, 2008 |
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has a simpler definition- exploring emotional, political, and spiritual themes in the rapidly |
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changing culture of the late 20th and early 21st century. |
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* Using Symbolic language in our expressions, often derived from Dream Sequences and Archetypal Imagery as described by Carl Jung, and others involved with Mysticism, Alchemy, Depth Psychology and Philosophy. |
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* Depicting the inner experience of the outer world, in relationship to Self-Actualization and Depth Psychology and related fields of study. |
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*[http://www.themona.com/m_28.asp theomona.com] |
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* Examining the human experience and circumstance in today’s changing world, with the idea that mankind must “make friends with his animal nature” in order to achieve Wholeness of SELF in a contemporary world. |
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* Examining the underlying meaning of life, both from an historical perspective and its relevancy to the new age of Technology as well as New Age Psychology. |
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* Using mediums and techniques, in conscious, experimental and innovative ways, utilizing both traditional methods and contemporary cutting-edge techniques and technologies. |
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*The "exploration of the emotional, political, and spiritual themes of the rapidly changing culture of the late 20th and early 21st (century) through the use of symbols both personal and universal."<ref>{{Cite book |last=Grezdo |first=Stanislav |title=Neosymbolism : Bridges to the Unknown |publisher=Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art |year=2010 |isbn=978-0557374199 |location=Chicago |language=en}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | This perspective of the Neosymbolist movement can be seen as a reaction against abstraction, an attempt to weave artists’ intellectual and spiritual experiences into the fabric of their work. Furthermore, the Neosymbolists’ palette is not limited to the use of words and ancient symbols of ideas, even as these remain powerful tools of expression.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}} |
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==Reviews== |
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The exhibition history of these groups, including their collaborations with the Danish Neosymbolist collective, are documented in reviews in the following periodicals. More information about this group can also be found at www.neosymbolism.eu |
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* Pascale Vial, July 2001, "Neosymbolismus at Depot St. Gallery" |
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* Jacqueline May, May 7, 2004, ''[[The Austin Chronicle|Austin Chronicle]]'', Vol 23, No. 26 |
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* Af Michael Friis, November 22, 2006, "Symbol X i Rahuset", ''Vesterbro Bladet'', Copenhagen, Denmark |
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* Vlasta Hrdilova, January 12, 2007, "Neosymboliste Vystavuji v Olomouci", ''Pravo'' |
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* Ondrej Grezdo, Octobra 14, 2008, "Americki vytarnici predstavili neosymbolizmus", ''Piestansky Tyzden'' |
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Neosymbolism is a movement current[citation needed] in the visual arts genre. Active in the movement are artists in the United States, Denmark, the Czech Republic, and Canada.
Philosophy
[edit]The core philosophy of Neosymbolism, like that of its predecessor Symbolism, is the idea of "correspondences", the "emblematic order" of a world in which technology and the industrial reality have not yet drowned the forces of mysticism and belief. In a world where visual images exist to generate sales and revenue, Neosymbolist imagery attempts to preserve the relationship between image and the human soul. The imagery is necessarily representational rather than abstract. It borders on the narrative, but stops short of the commercial trap of illustration to convey an idea for profit. Artists like Norman Rockwell could qualify as Neosymbolist painters in that they adopt a social and cultural undercurrent and then convey it in terms of the cultural cliche—the image as representative of core aspects of the culture. The same is not true, however, of the generally accepted idea of commercial illustration which attempts more to influence cultural, political, and economic ideology than it tries to communicate an existential reality.
Neosymbolism is fairly well-hidden within the culture, with few references and almost no broad-based visibility. In 1988, Nick A_Demos published a book in two editions. This was the first visible sign of an idea underlying a Neosymbolist philosophy. A_Demos then developed this first book of Neosymbolism into paintings. He was also the first to use the word "Neosymbolism", thus coining it.[citation needed]
There has also been a separate group using the Neosymbolism name for the creation of an international collective representing a number of artists who share the goals of preserving the visual art of Symbolism (the foundation of the ideas associated with the term Neosymbolism) in its original and essential sense. This preservation, as opposed to the "non-sense" of various philosophies that have evolved since the late nineteenth century and have deviated from the core Symbolist philosophy.
The Neosymbolist movement was born spontaneously in numerous locations across the globe. Many groups use the word but also do not want to be limited to only this discipline. A group of Danish Neosymbolists defined their movement thus:[1]
- Using Iconic language in their expressions
- Reproducing the inner experience of the outer world
- Examining the human experience and circumstance in today’s changing world
- Examining the underlying meaning of life
- Using media in conscious and innovative ways
The founder of the Canadian Neosymbolists, meanwhile, describes the foundations of their movement in Brief Summary of the Foundations of Canadian Neosymbolism,[citation needed] written by their founder, Gary F. Manzo.
- Using Symbolic language in our expressions, often derived from Dream Sequences and Archetypal Imagery as described by Carl Jung, and others involved with Mysticism, Alchemy, Depth Psychology and Philosophy.
- Depicting the inner experience of the outer world, in relationship to Self-Actualization and Depth Psychology and related fields of study.
- Examining the human experience and circumstance in today’s changing world, with the idea that mankind must “make friends with his animal nature” in order to achieve Wholeness of SELF in a contemporary world.
- Examining the underlying meaning of life, both from an historical perspective and its relevancy to the new age of Technology as well as New Age Psychology.
- Using mediums and techniques, in conscious, experimental and innovative ways, utilizing both traditional methods and contemporary cutting-edge techniques and technologies.
Another international Neosymbolist collective that began exhibiting as a group in 2001 has a simpler definition:
- The "exploration of the emotional, political, and spiritual themes of the rapidly changing culture of the late 20th and early 21st (century) through the use of symbols both personal and universal."[2]
This perspective of the Neosymbolist movement can be seen as a reaction against abstraction, an attempt to weave artists’ intellectual and spiritual experiences into the fabric of their work. Furthermore, the Neosymbolists’ palette is not limited to the use of words and ancient symbols of ideas, even as these remain powerful tools of expression.[citation needed]
Reviews
[edit]The exhibition history of these groups, including their collaborations with the Danish Neosymbolist collective, are documented in reviews in the following periodicals. More information about this group can also be found at www.neosymbolism.eu
- Sketch Book, the Artists’ Coalition of Austin Newsletter
- Pascale Vial, July 2001, "Neosymbolismus at Depot St. Gallery"
- Jacqueline May, May 7, 2004, Austin Chronicle, Vol 23, No. 26
- Gabriela Garbova - March 17, 2005, Olomoucky Den
- "The Exhibition of Neosymbolist Art", Austin Gazeta, October, 2006
- Af Michael Friis, November 22, 2006, "Symbol X i Rahuset", Vesterbro Bladet, Copenhagen, Denmark
- "Galerii Osadil Neosymbolismus", Dnes, January 5, 2007
- Vlasta Hrdilova, January 12, 2007, "Neosymboliste Vystavuji v Olomouci", Pravo
- Ondrej Grezdo, Octobra 14, 2008, "Americki vytarnici predstavili neosymbolizmus", Piestansky Tyzden
References
[edit]- ^ "webbyen.dk". 2011-07-19. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2017-02-07.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Grezdo, Stanislav (2010). Neosymbolism : Bridges to the Unknown. Chicago: Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art. ISBN 978-0557374199.