"ART HISTORY"

▹CONCISED INFORMATION ABOUT EVERY PHASR OF EVOLUTION OF ART MOVEMENTS

A GNERAL DESCRIPTIVE IMAGE OF THE ART

Evolution of art movements illustrates a continuous dialogue between artists and their environments, reflecting changes in society, technology, and individual expression.

• Prehistoric Art:

  • Characterized by cave paintings and rock carvings.

  • Focused on rituals and the environment.

• Classical Art:

  • Originated in Ancient Greece and Rome.
  • Emphasized harmony, proportion, and idealized beauty.

• Renaissance (14th-17th Century):

  • Marked a revival of classical learning and values.
  • Artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo focused on humanism and naturalism.

• Baroque (17th-18th Century):

  • Known for dramatic use of light and shadow (chiaroscuro).
  • Emphasized emotion and grandeur, with artists like Caravaggio and Rembrandt.

• Romanticism (late 18th-19th Century):

  • Focused on emotion, nature, and individualism.
  • Artists like Delacroix and Turner sought to express deep feelings.

• Impressionism (19th Century):

  • Captured fleeting moments and the effects of light.
  • Artists like Monet and Renoir used loose brushwork and vibrant colors.

• Post-Impressionism (1886-1905):

  • Reacted against Impressionism, focusing on emotional depth and symbolic content.
  • Key figures include Van Gogh and Cézanne.

• Modernism (late 19th-20th Century):

  • Emphasized innovation and a break from tradition.
  • Movements like Cubism (Picasso, Braque) and Surrealism (Dalí, Breton) emerged.

• Contemporary Art (1970-Present):

  • Encompasses diverse styles and mediums, including digital art and performance.
  • Reflects current social issues and technological advancements.

• Digital Age:

  • Gave rise to Digital Art and new forms of expression, such as NFTs and virtual reality.

• Industrial Revolution:

  • Led to new materials and techniques, influencing movements like Realism and Impressionism.

• Globalization:

  • Increased cross-cultural exchanges, leading to hybrid art forms and diverse influences.