Art Movements & Styles 1-19
19 entries in the Art Movements & Styles compendium.
Abstract artArt independent of visual references in the world.Abstract expressionismFirst American art movement to achieve international influence.Academic artStyle shaped by European art academies, emphasizing classical tradition and idealism.African artVisual art from Africa emphasizing symbolic representation over realism.Ancient Greek artAncient Greek art developed naturalistic human depictions and influential architectural coAncient 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 NouveauFirst Art Nouveau style worldwide, evolving from the British Arts and Crafts movement.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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