Explore tens of thousands of sets crafted by our community.
Historical European Art Movements
20
Flashcards
0/20
Gothic Art
12th to 16th century; Characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses.
Renaissance Art
14th to 17th century; Emphasized realism, humanism, and individual expression.
Baroque Art
17th century; Known for its grandeur, rich color palettes, and dramatic use of light and shadow.
Rococo Art
Early 18th century; Featured ornate decoration, pastel colors, and playful themes.
Neoclassicism
Late 18th century; Inspired by classical antiquity, it emphasized simplicity and symmetry.
Romanticism
Late 18th to mid-19th century; Focused on emotion, nature, and individualism.
Realism
Mid-19th century; Depicted everyday life and social realities without idealization.
Impressionism
Late 19th century; Characterized by short brush strokes and an emphasis on the impression of light.
Post-Impressionism
Late 19th to early 20th century; Built on Impressionism but added more emotional, symbolic expression.
Fauvism
Early 20th century; Known for its vivid, non-naturalistic and exuberant use of color.
Expressionism
Early 20th century; Aimed to express subjective emotions and experiences through distortion and exaggeration.
Cubism
Early 20th century; Abstracted forms through the use of geometric shapes and multiple perspectives.
Futurism
Early 20th century; Emphasized speed, technology, and dynamic movement.
Dada
Early 20th century; Avant-garde movement focusing on absurdity, spontaneity, and anti-war politics.
Abstract Expressionism
Mid 20th century; Featured large-scale, gestural painting, emphasizing the creative process.
Pop Art
Mid to late 20th century; Integrated elements of mass media, consumerism, and popular culture.
Minimalism
Mid 20th century; Focused on simplicity and reduction, using monochromatic colors and geometric shapes.
Conceptual Art
Late 20th century; Emphasized the idea or concept over the aesthetic and material aspects of art.
Surrealism
Early to mid-20th century; Sought to revolutionize human experience, emphasizing the unreal, dream-like, and subconscious.
Art Nouveau
Late 19th to early 20th century; Characterized by ornate, flowing designs and curvilinear forms.
© Hypatia.Tech. 2024 All rights reserved.