Art History
The main characteristics of Impressionism art are familiar to and enjoyed by audiences today, but when Monet, Renoir and Degas unleashed their talents on the world, they were seen as devices used to mock the art world.
Baroque architecture still stands today as a monument to this vital artistic movement.
Abstract expressionism focused on how to bring emotions to the forefront and emphasized the creative process—no matter how abstract—instead of trying to represent the world exactly.
What is the history of art deco style? Learns how this dramatic style made its debut.
Dada art had artistic trends, even though members of the movement claimed to be “anti-art.” Those trends included a reliance on chance to create works and the use of “ready-made” objects.
What is Surrealism? Surrealism was a movement that spanned art, literature, psychology and philosophy in an attempt to reject cultures of the past.
What is Cubism art? With Cubism, art veered away from traditional realistic styles to more personal, geometrical forms of interpretation.
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While some argue that the early history of pop art was a rebellion against abstract art, others believe that pop artists merely extended the possibilities of abstract images.
French Impressionist painters led the way in creating a unique and controversial new form of art. Learn about several of the biggest names around when Impressionism was causing a stir.
Impressionist painters revolutionized fine art when they turned away from creating a replica of an image and instead focused on the essence of a scene. Learn about how Monet, Morisot and others turned painting on its head.
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