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Renaissance
14th to 17th century; rebirth of classical culture, realistic perspective, humanism
Baroque
17th century; grandeur, drama, contrast of light and dark, emotional intensity
Rococo
18th century; ornate, pastel colors, playful, asymmetrical designs
Neoclassicism
Late 18th to early 19th century; inspired by 'classical' art and culture, simplicity, harmony
Romanticism
Late 18th to mid 19th century; focus on emotion and individualism, glorification of the past and nature
Realism
Mid 19th century; depicting subjects as they appear in everyday life, without embellishment
Impressionism
Late 19th century; visible brushstrokes, light and its changing quality, ordinary subject matter
Post-Impressionism
Late 19th to early 20th century; response to Impressionism's concern with the naturalistic depiction of light and color
Fauvism
Early 20th century; emphasized painterly qualities and strong color over representational values
Expressionism
Early 20th century; representation of raw emotional experience, often distorted for emotional effect
Cubism
Early 20th century; abstracted form, use of geometric shapes, interlocking planes
Futurism
Early 20th century; emphasized speed, technology, youth and violence, and objects such as the car, the airplane
Dada
Early 20th century; reaction to World War I, nonsense, irrationality, anti-art
Surrealism
Early to mid-20th century; influenced by Freud's theories on dreams, exploring the unconscious, supernatural
Abstract Expressionism
Mid 20th century; spontaneity, powerful expressions of emotion, large canvases
Pop Art
Mid to late 20th century; challenges traditions of fine art, includes imagery from popular and mass culture
Op Art
Mid 20th century; uses optical illusions, abstract patterns, plays on visual perception
Minimalism
Mid 20th century; extreme simplicity of form, minimal use of components, remove all personal expression
Conceptual Art
Mid 20th century to present; ideas over visual components, dematerialization of art
Performance Art
20th century to present; live presentations, emphasis on the artist's actions and interactions with the audience
Installation Art
Began in the 20th century; artist transforms a space, creating an immersive experience
Environmental Art
Late 20th century to present; promotes environmental awareness, often using natural materials
Street Art
Developed from the 20th century to present; public spaces used as canvas, includes graffiti art, murals
Digital Art
Late 20th century to present; artwork created with computers and other digital technology
Stuckism
Founded in 1999; promotes figurative painting in opposition to conceptual art
Superflat
Developed in Japan in the late 20th century; merges pop culture with fine art, flatness of imagery
Graffiti Art
Developed in the 1960s; visual expression created on surfaces in public places, often unsanctioned
Neo-expressionism
Late 20th century; intense subjectivity, rough handling of materials, vivid colors
Transavanguardia
Late 20th century in Italy; return to traditional modes of art-making, eclectic style
YBA - Young British Artists
Late 20th century in the UK; characterized by use of shock tactics, use of unconventional materials
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