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Minimalism
1960s-1970s, marked by simplicity and a focus on the most essential elements of form and color
Futurism
Early 20th century, emphasized speed, technology, youth, and violence, and objects such as the car and the industrial city
Neo-Expressionism
Late 1970s-1980s, characterized by intense subjectivity and rough, vivid, and energetic application of paint
Abstract Expressionism
Late 1940s-1950s, characterized by large-scale, non-representational works with an emphasis on the creative process
Expressionism
Early 20th century, characterized by a focus on representing emotional experience rather than physical reality
Impressionism
Late 19th century, characterized by small, thin brush strokes, open composition, and emphasis on accurate depiction of light
Rococo
Early 18th century, known for lightness, elegance, and use of curved lines
Cubism
Early 20th century, characterized by abstracted, geometric forms and a fragmented approach to composition
Fauvism
Early 20th century, noted for vibrant colors, strong brushwork, and simplified details
Baroque
17th century, featured grandeur, drama, richness, and tension between light and dark
Art Nouveau
1890-1910, characterized by intricate linear designs and flowing curves based on natural forms
Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood
Mid-19th century, aimed to return to the detail, intense colors, and complex compositions of Quattrocento Italian art
Surrealism
1920s-1940s, focused on channeling the subconscious to unlock creativity and imagination
Dada
1916-mid-1920s, an avant-garde movement with a foundation in absurdity, anti-war politics, and opposition to bourgeois culture
Constructivism
1913-1940s, focused on abstract, geometric forms and a functional approach to artistic expression
Arte Povera
Late 1960s-early 1970s, characterized by the use of everyday or 'poor' materials in art to challenge and disrupt the values of the commercialized art world
Op Art
1960s, focused on creating optical illusions through meticulous design and contrast
Bauhaus
1919-1933, combined crafts and fine arts, and was famous for the approach to design that it publicized and taught
Realism
Mid-19th century, depicted contemporary subjects and situations as they actually were without idealization
Pop Art
Mid-1950s to 1960s, characterized by themes and techniques drawn from popular mass culture like advertising and comic books
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