Pivotal art movements from the modern era to contemporary times, highlighting the evolution and impact of artistic expression.
Western artists have long been fascinated and inspired by Japanese art, the craze and influence of art and design coming from Japan being known as JaponismJaponism, a term that emerged in the late 19th century, describes the influence of Japanese…
Varied participants and the multifaceted techniques – ImpressionismImpressionism was an art movement of the 19th century developed in France, based on the practice of painting spontaneously out-doors (“en plein air”) rather than in the studio. Key impressionist subjects were everyday scenes and landscapes, in which the momentary and transient effects of sunlight should be captured. The artists worked directly in front of their subjects, using rapid brushwork More and Post-ImpressionismPost-Impressionism is an art movement that emerged in France in the late 19th century, following the close of the Impressionist era. While it retained the vivid color palette and real-life subject matter of Impressionism, Post-Impressionism rejected its limitations by emphasizing a more structured, formal composition and greater emotional depth. This movement was not defined by a single aesthetic but represented More are difficult to define. While it is convenient to divide and classify the developments of the 19th and 20th centuries into large category movements (“-isms”), art history including the ImpressionismImpressionism…
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 More 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…
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 More rejected the notion of understanding life in rational and conventional terms in favour of asserting…
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…