Art Movements & Styles
19 entries in the Art Movements & Styles compendium.
Abstract artArt independent of visual references in the world.Abstract expressionismThe first specifically American movement to achieve international influence, putting New York City at the…Academic artThe idealistic style shaped by European academies, blending classical tradition with state power.African artVisual art from Africa emphasizing symbolic representation over realism.Ancient Greek artAncient Greek art developed naturalistic human depictions and influential architectural conventions.Ancient artArt of ancient societies with writing systems.Anglo-Saxon artApplied artsArts that apply design to everyday practical objects.Art DecoA decorative style of luxury and geometric form.Art NouveauWhiplash curves, plant forms and iron and glass: the international style of the Belle Époque.Art of EuropeEuropean art spans prehistoric cave paintings to postmodern movements.Artist's bookArtists' books use the book form as a medium of art.Arts and Crafts movementReform of design and society through handcraft and traditional skills.Asian artAsian art spans diverse cultures, regions, and religions across the continent.Avant-gardeExperimental art challenging societal norms and artistic conventions.BauhausGerman art school that merged crafts with fine arts.Body artArt using the human body as primary medium.Vernacular architectureBuilding by local tradition, not professional architects.Victorian architectureEclectic revival styles from Queen Victoria's reign.
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