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Learn about the history and characteristics of different art movements and styles, from Classicism to Futurism, from Baroque to Avant-garde. Explore the essential terms, examples, and influences of each artistic tendency with Artland Magazine.
- Abstract Expressionism
- Art Deco
An art movement is a tendency or style in art with a specific art philosophy or goal, followed by a group of artists during a specific period of time, (usually a few months, years or decades) or, at least, with the heyday of the movement defined within a number of years.
Explore the history and analysis of various art movements, artists, and ideas from prehistoric to contemporary times. Find detailed information, images, and examples of artworks by Picasso, Banksy, Warhol, Basquiat, Murakami, da Vinci, and more.
Dada Movement Overview and Key Ideas- Impressionism Movement Overview
- Pop Art Movement Overview
- Frida Kahlo Paintings, Bio, Ideas
- Feminist Art Movement Overview
- Surrealism Movement Overview
- Abstract Expressionism Movement Overview
- Andy Warhol Paintings, Prints+, Bio, Ideas
- Baroque Art and Architecture Movement Overview
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- Italian Renaissance Art. From the 14th through 17 century, Italy underwent an unprecedented age of enlightenment. Known as the Renaissance—a term derived from the Italian word Rinascimento, or “rebirth”—this period saw increased attention to cultural subjects like art and architecture.
- Baroque. “The Ecstasy of St. Teresa” by Bernini. 1647-1652. Cornaro Chapel, Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome. Toward the end of the Renaissance, the Baroque movement emerged in Italy.
- Rococo. Following the extravagance and power of Baroque art came the lighthearted and flirtatious Rococo movement, which blossomed in 18th-century France before spreading to other European countries.
- Neoclassicism. Neoclassicism is an 18th-century art movement based on the ideals of art from Rome and Ancient Greece. Its interest in simplicity and harmony was partially inspired as a negative reaction to the overly frivolous aesthetic of the decorative Rococo style.
Explore the most important movements, styles, tendencies, groups, and schools of art from ancient to modern times. Browse by alphabetical order or by criteria such as period, region, or style.
Learn how a group of independent artists launched the Impressionist movement in 1874, rejecting the official Salon and depicting modern life with innovative techniques and colors. Explore their landscapes, cityscapes, and scenes of urban leisure that captured the spirit of the era.
