Art movement

Teach art history through children's literature with this huge book list organized according to art movement and free printable art timeline for kids!

Let's explore some of the most significant modern art movements and their key characteristics. 1872 – 1892 Impressionism Masters of color and light. Marked a radical departure from the realistic academic painting that had dominated the eras prior. Key artists: Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, Edgar Degas, Edouard Manet, Mary Cassatt. Learn more about Impressionism… “When

Fauvism was an art movement from the 20th century which provided interesting developments in the use of color, brushwork and abstraction. It was founded by a small group of French artists which included Henri Matisse, André Derain, Georges Braque and Maurice de Vlaminck. Georges Braque, L'Olivier Près De L'Estaque (The Olive Tree near L'Estaque), 1906

Lily pond abstract oil painting in Open Impressionism style.

Today, I’m going to talk about an art movement, rather than a specific artist, such as last week’s Dimitra Milan. This movement, clearly implied through the title of this post, is Surre…

Above: Rythme Coloré (Colored Rhythm), 1946, Oil on canvas, private collection, © L & M SERVICES B.V. The Hague 20100623; Photo: © private collection

“What’s an art period vs an art movement?” What are the major art periods and movements? How might I recognize works of art from each? Who are the famous artists from each period and movement?” I’m so glad you asked! I’m answering all those questions for you here! You can find a list of my...

Expressionism originated in Germany in the early 20th century. It is a difficult movement to define as it seems to overlap with many of other movements (Cubism, Surrealism, Post-Impressionism, Symbolism). No wonder art history can be so confusing to an outsider with the vast number of 'isms'. As its name suggests, Expressionism is characterized by