Category 20th Century Art

Modernist art from the 20th century

20th Century Art, Art History

Facts to Know about Surrealism: Changing the Course of Art History

Salvador Dali, The Persistence Of Memory

When thinking of SurrealismSurrealism was a 20th-century philosophical, literary, and artistic movement seeking to channel the unconscious to access the imaginary. Proponents of SurrealismSurrealism was a 20th-century philosophical, literary, and artistic movement seeking to channel the unconscious to access the imaginary. Proponents of Surrealism rejected the notion of understanding life in rational and conventional terms in favour of asserting the value of the unconscious mind, dreams, the strangely beautiful, and the uncanny. André Breton, the leader of a group of poets and artists rejected the notion of understanding life in rational and conventional terms in favour of asserting…

alexander
29/05/2022

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

20th Century Art, Art History

25 Facts to Know About Egon Schiele: Klimt, Women, and Austrian Expressionism

“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 (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 While German modernist artists began exploring foreign developments, which had superseded Symbolism and Art Nouveau, Austrians remained focused on these older elements.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. He…

alexander
25/05/2022

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…