In order to form an art association, the artists involved must agree on their aim, objectives, stand and constitution. They must endeavor together to achieve these, usually through their works and exhibitions. However, they are not restricted to a similar style, form or iconography in their artistic expression.
The term "art group" carries quite a different meaning. Groups can be formed through the coming together of several artists who agree on a similar principle in the execution of their artworks. An art group can also arise from a classification made by art historians based on style, aim, objectives, principles, iconography and the activities of the artists.
Since the late 19th century, the development of modern art in Europe has viewed through classifications, art movements, and groups of artists who generally have the same ideas. For instance, Impressionism developed in France in the 1860s as a reaction against academic and romantic art. Although they did not officially form an association, the group that comprised Monet, Manet, Degas, Pissarro, Renoir, and Sisley usually held exhibitions together. These painters considered colour and light as the subject matter of works that captured fleeting visual impressions. Roger Fry called another group of artists who were active in the late 19th century, Post-Impressionists. Those artists painted as a reaction against Impressionism by widening the scope art from colour and light, to forms, lines, textures and emotions. Among the most famous post-impressionist artists are Cezanne, Gauguin and Van Gogh.
Artwork of Artists :
Yong Mum Sen (1896 -1962)
"Children Swimming with Hollow Bamboo"
Water Colour on paper
48 x 60cm
1954
Yong Mun Sen (1896 -1962)
"Beauty Queen"
Oil
50 x 39 cm
1946
Yong Mun Sen (1896 -1962)
"Happy Family"
Oil
48 x 62 cm
1946
