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Art Movements
Scholars' Bowl Famous Art Movements and Their Artists
Question | Answer |
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A style developed in the mid-20th century Emphasized form and color rather than an actual subject Artists: Jackson Pollock / William de Kooning Works: Convergence/Composition X | Abstract Expressionism |
A form of art and architecture that was popular in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries Very ornate, dramatic, and realistic Artist: Rembrandt Works: Girl With a Pearl Earring / Palace of Versailles | Baroque |
A style of art that stressed basic abstract geometric forms Presented the subject from many angles at the same time Artist: Pablo Picasso Works: The Weeping Woman / Girl Before a Mirror | Cubism |
Began in Germany and Austria in beginning of the 20th century Artists interpreted things around them in exaggerated, distorted, and emotional ways Artist: Edvard Munch Works: The Scream / The Blue Rider | Expressionism |
A style developed in France during the late 19th century Artists used thin, visible brushstrokes to form a single scene and emphasize movement. Artist: Claude Monet Works: Woman with a Parasol / Poppies | Impressionism |
Style popular from the 1950's through the 1970's Very simple, both in how they were presented and what they represented Artists: Richard Serra / Frank Stella Works: Black Paintings / White Flower | Minimalism |
An art movement that emerged in England and the U.S. after 1950 Uses materials from popular culture, such as comic strips, canned goods, and science fiction. Artists: Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein Works: Marilyn Diptych / Campbell's Soup Cans | Pop Art |
Originated in Paris in 1910 Expressing emotions concentrating on themes of deeper symbolism through the use of simplified colors and definitive forms Artist: Vincent Van Gogh Works: Starry Night / A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande | Post-Impressionism |
Artists came from all over the world. Popular in the 1920s. Active through WWII Drew on images from artists' eerie imaginations and dreams Artists: Salvador Dali and Joan Miro Works: The Son of Man | Surrealism |
Began in France around 1925 before WWI Characterized by blurring lines between different mediums & fields. Personified the idea of wealth and luxury. Famous Buildings: Chrysler Building / Empire State Building/ Rockefeller Plaza | Art Deco |