The Existence and Development of Modern Paintinh in North Sumatera Agus Priyatno, Fuad Erdansyah, Azmi,Ain Zuraini.Alfioni
Jurusan Seni Rupa FBS Unimed
Abstract
Modern painting in North Sumatera existed since Indonesia^s independence. Its progress supported by painters association named Simpassri (stand for Simpaian Seniman Seni Rupa Indonesia) and Rowo Studio. Its sustainability is supported by painting lovers who supported the painters as a patronage. Realisme, naturalisme, surealisme, contemporary calligraphy, and abstract are most dominant. Most of the painters are otodidak, some others learn from art education in university. Art painting exhibitions held as a group or individually. There is no art award and art competition for artists from government. The existence and development modern art in North Sumatera influenced by Indonesian modern art
Keywords: Existence, development, modern, Art, North, Sumatera
