Neoclassicism is a style of art, architecture and literature that was popular in Europe and the United States during the second half of the 18th century. Neoclassicism was a reaction against the baroque style, which had become popular in Europe during the previous century. The…

Ukiyo-e is a Japanese art form that flourished in the years following the Edo period, during which designs were often borrowed from Chinese scrolls and paintings. The aesthetic style of Ukiyo-e was influenced by the genre of “Shunga” (spring pictures) from China and later Japan,…

Art styles are a way to categorize art based on what it looks like. The most common categories are realism, impressionism, expressionism and abstract art. Realism is the most realistic style of painting. It relies heavily on the use of light and shadow to create…

Abstract expressionism is an art movement, a new style of painting that emerged in the 1940s and 1950s in America. Abstract expressionism was a radical departure from traditional painting. Instead of depicting realistic scenes, it captured the viewer’s attention with abstract shapes and colors.  …

The Harlem Renaissance, or simply the Renaissance, was a cultural and artistic movement that began in Harlem between 1926 and 1935. The Harlem Renaissance is usually considered to have ended in 1939 with the onset of the Great Depression. The Harlem Renaissance was a period…

Avant-garde art movements are often marked by radical departures from existing styles and institutions. The De Stijl movement was one of the most significant avant-garde movements of the twentieth century, and it had a lasting impact on modern art and architecture. De Stijl is an…

The Bauhaus movement was founded by Walter Gropius, who wanted to create a school for art and design that would be based on the principles of modern science. The movement started in 1919 and lasted until 1930. The goal of Bauhaus painting was to create…

The conceptual art movement is a group of artists that use art to convey political, social, or philosophical ideas and messages.   What Is Conceptual Art What Is Conceptual Art? Conceptual art is an art movement that emerged in the late 1950s and early 1960s…

The term Gothic art refers to the art of the Middle Ages (c. 500-1500). The term was first used in the early 19th century, when European churches were being restored and refurbished by 19th-century architects. Gothic architecture is a style of architecture that flourished during…

Composition is the arrangement of visual elements in a work of art or design. The word ‘composition’ comes from the Latin word for ‘putting together’, which describes the process of arranging visual elements. The elements can be anything from text to colour and shape, and…