Art movements are periods of time when artists come together to share similar ideas and styles. They often influence the way we view and appreciate art. Here are some of the most notable art movements:
Impressionism
Impressionism is a 19th-century art movement that began in France. It is characterized by short, thick strokes of paint and an emphasis on capturing the momentary effects of light and color.
- Works: The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh, The Scream by Edvard Munch
- Artists: Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Cubism
Cubism is an early 20th-century art movement that broke the traditional boundaries of perspective and representation. It is characterized by fragmented forms and multiple viewpoints.
- Works: Guernica by Pablo Picasso, The Old Guitarist by Pablo Picasso
- Artists: Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque
Abstract Expressionism
Abstract Expressionism is a post-World War II art movement that emphasizes emotional expression and spontaneous, automatic, or subconscious creation.
- Works: No. 5, 1948 by Jackson Pollock, The Key by Willem de Kooning
- Artists: Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko
Pop Art
Pop Art is a movement that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s. It is characterized by the use of popular culture images and themes in art.
- Works: Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans, Roy Lichtenstein's comic book characters
- Artists: Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jasper Johns
For more information on art movements, check out our Art History section.
Impressionism
Impressionism is a 19th-century art movement that began in France. It is characterized by short, thick strokes of paint and an emphasis on capturing the momentary effects of light and color.
- Works: The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh, The Scream by Edvard Munch
- Artists: Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir
For a deeper dive into Impressionism, explore Claude Monet's works.