Category 19th Century Art

Modernist art from the 19th century

19th Century Art, 20th Century Art, Art History

The Stunning Lives of Modernist Artists

ModernismThe term ModernismThe term Modernism refers to a global movement in society and culture which sought the departure from traditional forms of thinking in favour of the creation of new forms of art, philosophy, and social organisation. Reflecting the transformations in western society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and the newly emerging industrial world provided the impetus to depart refers to a global movement in society and culture which sought the departure from traditional forms of thinking in favour of the creation of new forms of art, philosophy, and social organisation. Reflecting the transformations in…

alexander
30/05/2022

19th Century Art, 20th Century Art, Abstract Art, Art History

Modern and Contemporary Art – What is the Difference?

The terms “modern art” and “contemporary art” are often used interchangeably. Is there a difference between the two and if so, what do the terms refer to respectively? The first question is simple to answer: Yes, there is a difference,…

alexander
27/05/2022

19th Century Art, 20th Century Art, Abstract Art, Art History

Art, Psychology, and Neuroaesthetics: Appreciate Art for Health and Well-Being

Have you ever left a museum after seeing a Vincent van GoghVincent van Gogh (1853 – 1890) is one of the renowned Post-Impressionist artists, best known for his striking use of colour, emphatic brushwork, and contoured forms. As a son of a pastor, the Dutch artist war brought up in a religious and cultured atmosphere. After working unsuccessfully as a clerk at a bookstore, as a salesman, and as a preacher or Claude MonetFrench painter Claude Monet (1840 – 1926) was a key figure of the impressionist movement which started in the second half of the 19th century. During his long career, Monet focused on depicting leisure activities and plein air landscape painting. Born in Paris, his family moved to Le Havre in Normandy when Claude was 5 years old. From early on, paintingPainting is a fundamental form of visual art that has been practiced for thousands of years. It involves applying pigment to a surface such as…

alexander
23/05/2022

19th Century Art, 20th Century Art, Art History

10 World Famous Paintings of the Modern Period that changed the Artworld forever

The modernist art period began in the middle of the 19th century with the dawn of the industrial revolution in Western Europe. The pace of life changed dramatically with the invention of technologies such as machine-powered factories, the internal combustion…

alexander
21/05/2022

19th Century Art, 20th Century Art

Celebrated, wronged, or neglected: 21 female painters of modernism that shaped the art world

Mary Cassatt, Young Woman in a Black and Green Bonnet

Throughout the ages, male painters have dominated the art scene. Female painters were denied their well-deserved place in exhibitions, museums, and in history books. Why is this the case? Female artists were neglected for many different reasons. However, the main…

alexander
20/05/2022

19th Century Art, 20th Century Art, Abstract Art

Why Abstract Art is good for Us: Abstract Art and the Brain

We have seen it all: Famous abstract artAbstract artworks diverge from depicting recognizable scenes or objects and instead use colors, forms, and lines to create compositions that exist independently of visual references from the natural world. This movement, which gained momentum in the early 20th century, was propelled by artists such as Wassily Kandinsky, Piet Mondrian, and Kazimir Malevich. These artists aimed to explore spiritual, emotional, and without recognizable objects and shapes, that make it impossible to categorize or label. What is the purpose of abstract artAbstract artworks diverge from depicting recognizable scenes or objects and instead use colors,…