Artistic movements are periods in history where artists come together to share similar ideas and styles. These movements have a significant impact on the art world and influence the way we perceive art today.

Key Movements

  1. Impressionism

    • Overview: Impressionism emerged in the late 19th century, focusing on capturing light and its effects on the subject.
    • Key Artists: Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
    • Impressionism

  2. Expressionism

    • Overview: Expressionism is characterized by intense, abstract emotions and a focus on the artist's inner feelings.
    • Key Artists: Edvard Munch, Egon Schiele, and Wassily Kandinsky.
    • Expressionism

  3. Cubism

    • Overview: Cubism broke down objects into geometric shapes, creating a fragmented and abstract view.
    • Key Artists: Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.
    • Cubism

  4. Abstract Expressionism

    • Overview: This movement emphasized spontaneous, automatic, or subconscious creation.
    • Key Artists: Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning.
    • Abstract Expressionism

For more information on these and other artistic movements, visit our Art History section.