Modernist art from the 20th century
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,…
“I must see new things and investigate them. I want to taste dark water and see crackling trees and wild winds.” ― Egon SchieleAustrian painter Egon SchieleAustrian painter Egon Schiele (1890 – 1918) was one of the leading figures of Austrian Expressionism. He is famous for his fluid drawing style depicting twisted and distorted bodies and raw sexuality. As early as in his teenage years, his formidable talents fully matured as a protégé of Gustav Klimt. In 1907, Klimt had become Egon’s mentor and they developed More (1890 – 1918) was one of the leading figures of Austrian ExpressionismExpressionism in Austria developed largely independently, but simultaneously with the German counterpart movement. In both countries, artists shared commonalities such as a deep engagement with Symbolism as part of a legacy of Northern European humanism. While German modernist artists began exploring foreign developments, which had superseded Symbolism and Art Nouveau, Austrians remained focused on these older elements. Egon Schiele, The More. He…
Have you ever noticed coming out of a museum, maybe having seen 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 More painting or one by 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, More, and being in a splendid mood? Or putting up that new wall piece art by Egon SchieleAustrian painter Egon Schiele (1890 – 1918) was one of the leading figures of Austrian Expressionism. He is famous for his fluid drawing style depicting twisted and distorted bodies and raw sexuality. As early as in his teenage years, his formidable talents fully matured as a protégé of Gustav Klimt. In 1907, Klimt had become Egon’s mentor and they developed More in…
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…
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…
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…