What are art movements?
Each artist has their own techniques, preferred subjects and media but their influences and styles often overlap with those of their peers. Every artwork reflects the creator's outlook, their ideological leaning and personal philosophy. It is useful to gather similar artistic styles into groups called 'Art Movements'
An artistic movement is a trend or tendency in art that is shared by a group of artists during a specific time period. Often driven by a common philosophy or goal, it influences the style, subject matter, or techniques used in their works. For example, the Impressionist movement sought to capture light and atmosphere through loose brushwork, while the Cubist movement deconstructed objects into geometric forms. Artistic movements reflect cultural shifts and can significantly impact the evolution of art, providing context to artistic expression and the society that fosters it.
Below you will find some of the best known art movements such as Impressionism, Cubism, Expressionism and Bauhaus.
You can also find individual artists by their surnames here...
Below you will find some of the best known art movements such as Impressionism, Cubism, Expressionism and Bauhaus.
You can also find individual artists by their surnames here...
Main Art Movements
Select to see subcategories. 'Cubism' for example, is under 'Modern Art'.
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Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau was influenced by a appreciation for Japanese art among European artists in the 1880s and 1890s The wood-block prints by artists such as Hokusai showed similar natural curves and floral motifs that later became associated with Art Nouveau.
Elegant design with winding, asymmetrical curves and a romantic idealisation of nature. Art Nouveau artists hoped to unify across all art forms as a cohesive movement.
The Pre-Raphaelites
The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was founded in secret in 1848 in protest at the advocation of Rennaissance Art, such as that of Raphael, by the Royal academy.