Marked a revival of interest in the art and culture of classical antiquity. It emphasized realism, perspective, and the study of human anatomy
- Renaissance
- Creation of Adam - Michelangelo
Known for its drama, grandeur, and ornate detail. It often features exaggerated motion, intense emotions, and opulent decoration.
- Baroque
- Narcissus - Caravaggio
Deconstructed objects and figures into geometric shapes, presenting multiple viewpoints simultaneously. It played with the fragmentation of
reality
Cubism
- Girl With Mandolin
Celebrated emotion, individualism, and the power of nature. It often depicted dramatic landscapes, exotic settings, and passionate
subjects.
Romanticism
- Liberty Leading The People - Eugene Delacroix
Explored the realm of
dreams, the unconscious, and
irrationality. It often featured
unexpected juxtapositions and
dreamlike imagery.
- Surrealism
- Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette - Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Sought to convey emotional and
psychological experiences through distorted and exaggerated forms. It often depicted the inner turmoil of individuals
- Expressionism
- Anxiety - Edvard Munch
Characterized by non representational artworks with spontaneous brushwork and emotional intensity. It can be gestural or color field.
- Abstract Expressionism
- Convergence - Jackson Pollock
Celebrated everyday objects and consumer culture. It used bold colors, repetition, and imagery
from popular media
- Pop Art
- Coca-cola - Andy Warhol
Simplified forms to their essential elements, emphasizing geometric shapes, clean lines, and a reduction of extraneous detail
- Minimalism
- Untitled (Sack) - Donnald Judd
Challenged traditional notions of art, embracing diversity, irony,
and pastiche. It often questioned
authority and questioned grand
narratives.
- Postmodernism
- Michael Jackson and Bubbles - Jeff Koons
Prioritizes the idea or concept behind the artwork over its physical form. It often involves text,
performance, or unconventional materials.
- Conceptual Art
- In All Directions - So LeWitt
Involves creating art in natural settings, using the landscape itself as a canvas or medium. It often explores the relationship between humans and the environment
- Land Art
- Partially Buried Woodshed - Robert Smithson
Creates immersive, three
dimensional experiences within a specific space. It often blurs the line between art and its environment
- Installation Art
- Lava Lamp - Yayoi Kusama
Includes a wide range of artistic
expressions in public spaces, such as graffiti, murals, and guerrilla art
installations. It often carries social or political messages
- Street Art
- Girl With Balloon, London, UK, 2002- Banskys
- Creates artworks that closely
resemble high-resolution photographs. Artists painstakingly reproduce details to achieve an almost photographic quality.
- Photorealism
- Big Self-Portrait - Chuck Close
Encompasses a wide range of styles, mediums, and concepts. It reflects the diverse and rapidly changing nature of contemporary society and culture.
- Contemporary Art
- All that Glitters: The Eternal Radiance - Damien Hirst
Focuses on environmental issues
and sustainability. It often involves art
projects that address ecological concerns
and promote environmental awareness.
- Eco Art
- Wheatfield – A Confrontation: Battery Park Landfill, Downtown Manhattan - Agnes Denes
