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The classification provides four or more codes placed on four axis (A - formalism, B - matériality, C - involvement body/mind, D - communication). These codes are positionning the artist in the art history. A axis : FORMALISM When looking at the work, what type of formalisation first strikes the eye? Is it more abstract or more figurative, etc ? (on a scale from more "immaterial" to more "realist"). A190 : Abstracts not constructed / informal mixed (between "Matter informalist", "Tachism" and "Action Painting" B axis : MATERIALITY How does the materiality of what is shown come across? (on a scale from more "immaterial" to more "real"). B180 : Materiality B170 : Materiality B230 : Materiality C axis : INVOLVEMENT BODY/ MIND With what body:mind ratio does the artist enter into his work? Classify from the most "intellectual" (e.g."Concept Art"...) to the most "physical" (e.g. "Body Art", ...). C120 : towards the intellectual side/ the essence of things inward looking work chiefly oriented towards: projective C190 : tending towards the corporeal / the senses the work as the result of an action gestural D axis : COMMUNICATION Does the artist have the deliberate intention to convey a message of any sort through his work? (classified from the most "mystical" to the most "worldly"). D110 : via what is meant with various spiritual or less marked religious influences https://www.edith-ibert.com |