Impressionism, Expressionism, and Modern Art Movements

A comprehensive set of flashcards focused on major art movements, their characteristics, and key figures in modern and contemporary arts.

Impressionism

An art movement that sought to capture the fleeting qualities of light, atmosphere, and movement, originating in France in the late 19th century.

Edgar Degas

An Impressionist artist known for his studies of movement, particularly in ballet dancers.

Color Theory

A body of practical guidance to color mixing and the visual effects of specific color combinations, crucial to Impressionist painting.

Expressionism

An art movement that focuses on representing emotional experience rather than physical reality, emerging in early 20th-century Germany.

Edvard Munch

A Norwegian painter and printmaker, known for his Expressionist works, most notably 'The Scream'.

Cubism

An art movement led by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque that revolutionized Western art by depicting subjects from multiple viewpoints.

Dadaism

An avant-garde art movement that originated during World War I, characterized by a rejection of logic and the embrace of absurdity.

Surrealism

An art movement that sought to reconcile the conscious and unconscious realms, often using dream-like imagery.

Abstract Expressionism

An American post-World War II art movement emphasizing spontaneous and expressive forms rather than representational art.

Pop Art

An art movement that emerged in the mid-20th century, characterized by its focus on consumerism and popular culture.

Installation Art

An art form that transforms a space into an immersive experience rather than focusing on a single object.

Performance Art

A form of art where the artist's actions and body are used as the medium, emphasizing process and concept.