Art Movements
Delve into the world’s greatest art movements and expand your knowledge of art history. Discover the unique styles, techniques, and iconic artists that shaped these movements and left an indelible mark on the art world.
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What Was The Focus Of Renaissance Art?
The Renaissance was considered a period of rebirth for the arts, science, and culture in Europe. The Renaissance originated in Italy. Renaissance art focused on the classics of Greece and Rome, humanist philosophy, and the study of the human figure. Realism was also an essential part of Renaissance art. The great artists of the Renaissance…
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Fine Arts Vs. Craft, Is There A Difference?
The differences between fine arts and crafts can be confusing. The lines between both of these terms have become more blurred over time. Fine art is a broad term that encompasses many art forms, from the visual to the written word. Dance, music, theatre, painting, writing, poetry, and sculpture are all under the fine art…
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Art and History – Understanding Art, Our History, And Past
There are so many great things that we can learn through studying art and history. Art is an excellent way to understand the past and those who have gone before us. When we study art, it helps us understand and gives us clues to the past. As we see what the artist has painted, we…
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Difference Between Conceptual Art and Other Art Movements
When people look at conceptual art, they can tell this art movement is different from many other art movements. Conceptual art marks a change in art movements. Conceptual art is different from other art movements because Conceptual art is about the idea or process and not the finished art piece itself. This is what makes…
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What Art Movements Emerged From the New York School?
The New York School of Artists has participated in creating contemporary art from the early 1940s in and around New York City. The New York School marked a shift when the art world’s center moved from Europe to the United States. One of the major movements that emerged from the New York school was Abstract…
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Why Are Art Movements Important?
If you are interested in studying art, you must understand why art movements continue to be essential to us. Understanding and knowing about art movements helps us learn more about the artists and their paintings. Understanding art movements is crucial not just for the artist but also for anyone interested in art. We can learn…
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How Do Art Movements Begin?
Art movements can affect the way art is viewed during a specific period. There is usually some external force that will trigger an art movement by a group of artists. An art movement usually begins as a specific philosophy, goal, or objective that a group of typical artists have. This could include a standard belief…
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Why Did New Art Movements Develop In The Years Following World War 1?
History and art go hand-in-hand. Historical events affect the culture, politics, and arts of the day. World War 1 or the Great War of 1914- 1918, is such an example. Many of the art movements after World War 1 came about as a direct protest about the devastation and loss of human life in the…
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What Is The Difference Between Modern And Contemporary Art?
Sometimes it can be unclear when people use the words modern art and contemporary art. To some, they seem to be the same, yet they are not the same art movements. Modern Art is defined as art created between 1880 and the 1970s. Contemporary Art is the art created from the 1970s until today. These…