SCONTEM Module 1: Art Periods and Movements

prehistoric art

In what period did cultures used art to communicate and document the world around them

prehistoric art

cave paintings, rock carvings, stone arrangements, and engraved pictorial imagery art were found during this period

ancient art

this period emerged alongside prehistoric art, it was produced by more advanced civilizations (Mesopotamia, Greece, Egypt, Mesoamerica) who had developed writing which led to the prominence of religion, social structures and storytelling

medieval

also known as the middle ages— during this period, art depicted the suffering of economic strife following the fall of the Roman empire

the gothic era

This art emerged in 12th century Paris and spread across Europe, characterized by pointed arches in architecture, and naturalism in painting and sculpture

renaissance

this art movement was a cultural, artistic, political, and economical “rebirth” in Europe. It emphasized the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature, and art

neoclassicism

in the middle part of the 18th century, the art world ditched the gaudy baroque style and went back to the classics

baroque

the style of this movement were: real or implied movement, an attempt to represent infinity, an emphasis on light and its effects, and a focus on the theatrica

romanticism

the way of thinking that values intense emotions and sensitivity in art and life, in contrast to neoclassical art’s rationality

realism

this art movement depicted everyday scenes of normal people inspired by the real world rather than being commissioned by royalty of institutions

impressionism

this art movement distinguishes itself from realism by focusing on initial sensations and impressions of a scene rather than reality; reflected in quick brush strokes and sketch-like style, emphasizing energetic brush strokes

post-impressionism

artists sought greater self-expression in their work during this time, moving beyond simply depicting the outside world

cubism

this movement was a revolutionary art style that uses geometrical shapes to depict three-dimensional reality on a two-dimensional canvas

dadaism

an art movement that or ignited in Zurich in 1916, the norms of the art world and became associated with unusual art

bauhaus

This was a German artistic movement founded by Walter Gropius that aims to merge artistic mediums into one unified approach, combining artistry with mass production and function

surrealism

an art movement founded by Andre Breton which resulted in daring and provocative works, depicting unnerving, illogical scenes and developed techniques to allow the unconscious mind to express itself

abstract impressionism

an art movement that uses abstraction to express emotions

pop art

this art movement emerged as a stark contrast to abstract expressionism with bright, graphic illustrations and political commentary

minimalism

this art movement emerged in the mid-twentieth century, characterized by simplicity in concept and design

contemporary art

art produced in the present period in time, includes and develops from post-modern art; these artworks represent the current times and is typically created by living artists