Art Movements in Western Heritage: A Comprehensive Overview

Old Masters Era

Pre-modern artists from 1300 to 1800.

Modernism

Art movement emphasizing innovation and new ideas.

Postmodernism

Art movement questioning traditional narratives and forms.

Contemporary Art

Art created in the late 20th century onward.

Art Influence

Art as a vehicle for social change and communication.

Symbolism in Art

Use of symbols to convey deeper meanings.

The Three Brides

1893 painting by Jan Toorop symbolizing soul states.

Madonna Litta

Artwork depicting Virgin Mary breastfeeding Christ.

Focal Theme

Concentration on human figure representation in art.

Archangel Gabriel

12th-century Russian icon representing Byzantine style.

Medieval Art

Art from 400 CE to 1400 CE, includes frescoes.

Renaissance Art

Art from 1400 CE to 1600 CE, nature and individualism.

Baroque Art

Dramatic, emotional art style from 1600 to 1750.

Rococo Art

Ornate and decorative art style from early 18th century.

Neoclassicism

Art movement inspired by classical antiquity.

Romanticism

Art movement emphasizing emotion and individualism.

Realism

Art movement depicting everyday life and society.

Impressionism

Art style capturing light and momentary effects.

Post-Impressionism

Art movement extending Impressionism with more structure.

Expressionism

Art movement expressing emotional experience rather than reality.

Cubism

Art movement using geometric shapes to depict subjects.

Surrealism

Art movement exploring the unconscious mind and dreams.

Renaissance

Cultural movement emphasizing nature and humanism.

Assumption of the Virgin

1518 painting by Tiziano Vecellio in Venice.

Baroque

Art movement from 1600 to 1730 emphasizing drama.

Baroque Origin

Derived from Portuguese meaning 'irregular pearl'.

The Rape of Proserpina

Baroque sculpture by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, 1621-1622.

Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Italian artist known for Baroque sculptures.

Rococo

Artistic period from 1720 to 1780, originating in France.

Rococo Meaning

Derived from French term for 'rock and shell'.

The Swing

1767-1768 painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard.

Rococo Influence

Inspired by Venetian School's color and landscapes.

Rococo Furniture

Characterized by ornate designs and light colors.

Rococo Vase

1763 panel painting by John Donaldson.

Amalienburg Palace

Rococo architecture in Munich, completed in 1739.

Neoclassicism

Cultural movement from 1770s to 1840s inspired by antiquity.

The Petit Trianon

Masterpiece of neoclassical architecture by Ange-Jacques Gabriel.

Neoclassicism Reaction

Response against the excesses of Rococo style.

Romanticism

Artistic movement from 1800s to 1850s focusing on emotion.

Liberty Leading the People

1830 painting by Eugène Delacroix commemorating revolution.

Romantic Art Characteristics

Emphasizes spirituality, imagination, and emotional expression.

Romantic Subject Matter

Includes landscapes, religion, and revolutionary themes.

Romantic Brushwork

Became looser and less precise over time.

Realism

Accurate depiction of nature and contemporary life.

Honoré Daumier

Artist known for 'Rue Transnonain' (1834).

Impressionism

Radical movement using thick paint and visible brushwork.

Claude Monet

Artist famous for 'Water Lilies' (1915).

Post-Impressionism

Emphasizes emotion over realism in painting.

Vincent van Gogh

Known for expressive works like 'Café Terrace at Night'.

Paul Gauguin

Artist of 'Vision after the Sermon' (1888).

Expressionism

Art movement expressing personal emotions and distortions.

Emil Nolde

Artist of 'Dance Around the Golden Calf' (1910).

Edward Munch

Known for 'The Sick Child' (1907).

Art Nouveau

Style of decorative art popular around 1900.

Samuel Siegfried Bing

Prominent figure in Art Nouveau movement.

Cubism

Art movement distilling objects into flat color planes.

Pablo Picasso

Key figure in Cubism, known for innovative style.

Paul Cézanne

Bridged Impressionism and Cubism with unique perspectives.

Sgraffito

Technique of scratching into paint for texture.

Impasto

Thick application of paint for texture and depth.

Choppy Brushwork

Technique creating a sense of urgency in art.

Symbolic Content

Focus on meaning beyond literal representation.

Formal Order

Emphasis on structure and organization in artwork.

Artificiality in Strokes

Deliberate use of non-naturalistic brush techniques.

Distorted Figures

Figures altered to convey emotional expression.

Cubism

Art movement representing reality, pioneered by Picasso and Braque.

Futurism

Italian movement emphasizing speed, energy, and modern life.

Manifesto of Futurism

Published by Marinetti in 1909, outlining Futurism's principles.

Dadaism

Art movement rejecting logic, embracing chaos and absurdity.

Étant Donnés

Duchamp's diorama depicting a nude woman with a lamp.

Surrealism

Art movement exploring unconscious, dreams, and the uncanny.

The Persistence of Memory

Dali's 1931 painting illustrating distorted time and reality.

Bauhaus

German art school blending fine arts with crafts, founded by Gropius.

Abstract Expressionism

1940s movement focusing on spontaneous, intuitive painting techniques.

Angel of Anarchy

Eileen Agar's 1936-40 work exploring surreal themes.

Bottle and Fishes

Braque's 1910-12 painting exemplifying early Cubism.

The City Rises

Boccioni's 1910 work showcasing Futurist themes of urban life.

Dynamism of a Soccer Player

Futurist artwork capturing movement and energy in sports.

Autumn Rhythm (Number 30)

Pollock's 1950 painting representing Abstract Expressionism's spontaneity.

No.61 (Rust and Blue)

Rothko's 1953 work emphasizing color and emotional expression.

Marinetti

Italian poet who launched the Futurism movement.

Umberto Boccioni

Futurist artist known for dynamic representations of modernity.

Marcel Duchamp

Dada artist known for challenging traditional art forms.

Eileen Agar

Surrealist artist known for her innovative and dreamlike works.

Walter Gropius

Founder of the Bauhaus school, influencing modern design.

Modernism

Artistic movement characterized by a break from tradition.

Pop Art

Art movement inspired by commercial culture, 1950s-60s.

Andy Warhol

Key figure in Pop Art, known for Campbell's Soup.

Minimalism

Art movement focusing on simplicity, 1960s-70s.

Carl Andre

Artist known for minimalist works like Last Ladder.

Art Deco

Decorative art style emphasizing modernity, 1910s-40s.

René Lalique

Sculptor known for Art Deco works like Victorie.

Cassandre

Artist known for Art Deco posters, notably Normandie.

Chrysler Building

Iconic Art Deco skyscraper in New York City, 1930.

Sol LeWitt

Artist known for conceptual art and modular cubes.

Contemporary Art

Art from 1940s to present, reflecting current issues.

Roger Fry

Post-impressionist artist, co-founder of Contemporary Art Society.

Experimental Art

Art that explores new approaches and styles.

Jean Dupas

Artist known for mural Study from the Chariot of Poseidon.

Standard Station

Artwork by Ed Ruscha, created in 1966.