The depiction of modern city life is no stranger to both the Impressionism and Expressionism art movements. Artists at that time were eager to reflect the rapidly changing urban landscape of the late 19th century and early 20th century. Despite their stark differences, Impressionism and Expressionism share a remarkable amount of similarities in terms of subject matter, techniques, and themes.…
Art History
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Historical overview of abstract art When and where did abstract art originate? Abstract art originated in Europe in the late 19th century. Until the beginning of the 19th century, it was believed that art should accurately represent reality. However, the decline of Realism combined with the influence of Romanticism and Impressionism were the perfect breeding ground for the rise of…
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Could there be a more revolutionary, controversial, and avant-garde artistic style in the 19th and 20th centuries than abstract art? Abstract art has left a lasting impact on the contemporary art world and continues to gain momentum among artists worldwide. The variety of abstract art styles, including Suprematism, Abstract Expressionism, Monochrome, and Block color are all representative of the incredibly…
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Contemporary art, known as the “art of today”, is ever-changing, becoming increasingly innovative and culturally diverse. The sheer abundance of movements that have occurred since the beginnings of contemporary art makes it one of the most eclectic artistic productions that humanity has ever seen. Contemporary art has given us some of the most prominent movements in art history, which are…
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Whether you are an art connoisseur or just simply like learning new things, you should spend a moment of your day to understand the importance of Afrofuturism. This artistic and cultural movement rethinks and reshapes Black people’s narratives and identities, asking speculative questions about the past, and thus acting as a counter-culture defying systems of oppression. Afrofuturism aims to offer…
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To this day, Paris, with its emblematic cityscape and flourishing art scene, has promised burgeoning artists both native and foreign an endless source of inspiration. Since the mid-late 19th century, people have flooded to Paris to enjoy and exploit the vibrant modernity and cultural life that the city had to offer. Carried into the capital by France’s new and improved…
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Paul Cezanne’s vibrant vision and almost kinetic paintings mark an important shift in the trajectory of Modern Art. Like his predecessor Gustave Courbet, whose push against the traditional, highly stylized , standards of Western Art was a catalyst for artistic experimentation and expression. Cezanne’s vision for art’s direction, leading art into the Cubist era, likewise splintered the art world. Cezanne’s…
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The desire and need to create art, in its many forms, is one of the defining characteristics of the human species. However, ever since cavemen first painted animal forms on walls, in each century, what was considered art became increasingly restricted. Entrenched in societal expectations, each generation’s taste began to dictate all aspects of artistic expression. With everything from technique,…
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‘I was brought up on fairy tales’ echoes the voice of French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle as you wander between the rooms of her first major US exhibition Niki de Saint Phalle: Structures for Life. This exhibition, taking place at MOMA until September 6th, aims to engage with this convention-breaking artist’s interdisciplinary approach to her art, as well as…
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At first glance there seems little connecting contemporary British artist Tracey Emin with Norwegian born artist Edvard Munch. Born exactly a century apart, Munch’s best known work The Scream, seems to bear no relation to Emin’s provocative conceptual works, such as My Bed, Everyone I Have Ever Slept With, or her neon gas signs. And yet, currently at The Royal…
