


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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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…
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Similarities Of Expressionism And Impressionism Art And Their Differences
The similarities and differences in Expressionism and Impressionism art movements can sometimes be confusing. Many people think they are the same art movement but are quite different. The Impressionism and Expressionism art movements started in Europe, but the Impressionism movement started before the Expression art movement. Each movement has different looks of art, which are…
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What Is The Cultural Significance Of Abstract Expressionism Art?
Abstract Expressionism was one of the art movements that really changed the way art was produced. The artists in this art movement changed how art was expressed and viewed. The cultural significance of abstract expressionism art is that it was a forerunner for the cultural changes in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s.…
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What Are The Main Characteristics Of Minimalism Art?
The minimalist art movement is a unique art movement. I have always loved the ingenuity and yet the simplicity of minimalism art. Minimalism art started in New York City in the 1960s. The minimalist artist would limit their use of lines, shapes, and colors in their art. The artwork had no trace of the artist’s…
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What Does Conceptual Art Mean? The Conceptual Art Movement
The 1960s saw many different creative art movements emerge on the world art scene. One of these art movements that emerged from the mid-1960s to mid-1970s is the Conceptual Art Movement. Conceptual art uses whatever materials, techniques, or form that the artist feels is most appropriate for the artist to get their artistic ideas across.…
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What Is Pop Art In Simple Terms?
One of my favorite art forms has always been pop art. Maybe it’s because use images and objects that are familiar. Pop Art uses imagery from advertising, comic books, and other mass-produced cultural objects. Pop Art was seen as a reaction to the Abstract Expressionism art movement. Pop Artists would purposefully use familiar mass culture…
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What Are The Key Characteristics of Op Art?
Op Art is a type of artwork that most people have seen. Many people may not even realize that Op Art is considered an art movement. Op Art, also known as Optical art, is a visual art about using optical illusions. The art will give the viewers an impression that the objects are larger, smaller,…
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What Are The Major Periods In Western Art History?
When I look at the major periods of Western Art History, the one thing that stands out is that artists have been creating art for a long time. Western Artists have been creating art for literally thousands and thousands of years. The major Western art history periods are defined as Prehistoric Art, Ancient Art, Medieval…