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Art Movements Flashcards

Become familiar with different art movements & their characteristics.

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What is the defining characteristics of the Renaissance art movement?

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A focus on:
1. Classical antiquity
2. Humanism
3. Proportion
4. Perspective
5. Naturalism.

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What period did the Baroque art movement span?

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Late 16th century to the early 18th century

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Name a key feature of Baroque art.

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Baroque art is known for its dramatic use of light and shadow, emotional intensity, and grandeur.

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What distinguishes Rococo art from Baroque art?

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  1. Rococo art is lighter and more playful than Baroque
  2. Featuring ornate decoration
  3. Pastel colours
  4. Themes of love and nature.
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When did the Neoclassicism art movement occur?

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Late 18th to early 19th centuries.

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What are the key characteristics of Neoclassicism?

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  1. return to classical ideals
  2. simplicity
  3. symmetry
  4. emphasis on reason and order.
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What was the Romanticism art movement a reaction against?

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A reaction against the rationalism of the Enlightenment and the strict forms of Neoclassicism.
Emphasizing emotion, nature, and individualism.

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What are the main themes of Romanticism?

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  1. nature
  2. emotion
  3. the sublime
  4. the heroic.
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When did the Realism art movement begin?

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Mid 19th century

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What defines Realism in art?

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Focus on depicting everyday life and ordinary people with truth and accuracy.
Without idealization.

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What art movement came after Realism and focused on light and color?

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Impressionism.

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Name a key characteristic of Impressionism.

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  1. loose brushwork
  2. emphasis on light
  3. changing qualities
  4. focus on capturing moments in time.
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When did the Post-Impressionism movement occur?

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late 19th century to early 20th century.

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What distinguishes Post-Impressionism from Impressionism?

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Post-Impressionism builds on Impressionism but emphasizes more symbolic content, formal order, and structure.

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What are the key characteristics of Fauvism?

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  1. bold, vibrant colors
  2. simplified forms.
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When did the Fauvism art movement take place?

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early 20th century, around 1904-1908.

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What are the key characteristics of Cubism?

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Geometric shapes & fragmented forms.

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Who are the pioneers of Cubism?

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Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque.

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When did the Surrealism art movement emerge?

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Early 1920s

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What are the main characteristics of Surrealism?

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  1. dream-like scenes
  2. illogical scenes
  3. bizarre imagery
  4. exploration of the unconscious mind.
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What is the main focus of Abstract Expressionism?

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  1. Spontaneous, automatic, or subconscious creation,
  2. Large, abstract forms.
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When did Abstract Expressionism develop?

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1940s and 1950s.

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What movement emerged in the 1960s that incorporated elements of mass media and popular culture?

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Pop Art.

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What are the defining characteristics of Minimalism?

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  1. simple, geometric forms
  2. monochromatic palettes
  3. focus on the essence of form and space.
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When did the Minimalism art movement occur?

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1950s - 1960s

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What is the primary focus of the Art Nouveau movement?

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  1. decorative arts with intricate linear designs
  2. flowing curves based on natural forms.
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When did the Art Nouveau movement occur?

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late 19th century and peaked around 1890-1910.

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What defines the Dada art movement?

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  1. embrace of absurdity
  2. anti-art sentiment
  3. use of unconventional materials and techniques
  4. challenge traditional aesthetics.
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When did the Dada movement emerge?

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Around 1916, after WW1.

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What are the key characteristics of the Art Deco movement?

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  1. bold geometric shapes
  2. rich colors
  3. lavish ornamentation
  4. often reflecting modern technology and luxury.
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When was the Art Deco movement prominent?

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1920s and 1930s

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What is the main focus of the Constructivism art movement?

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  1. abstract, geometric art
  2. intended to serve a social purpose
  3. often using modern industrial materials.
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When did Constructivism develop?

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in Russia around 1915-1920.

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What defines the De Stijl art movement?

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  1. simple, horizontal and vertical lines
  2. primary colors along with black and white to create a sense of universal harmony.
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Who are key figures in the De Stijl movement?

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Piet Mondrian and Theo van Doesburg.

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What are the characteristics of the Futurism art movement?

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  1. emphasis on speed
  2. technology
  3. dynamic movement
  4. often depicting the energy and chaos of modern life.
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When did the Futurism movement emerge?

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In Italy in the early 20th century, around 1909.

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What is the key concept of the Bauhaus movement?

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  1. Integration of art, craft, and technology
  2. Focusing on functionality and simplicity in design.
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When was the Bauhaus school founded and by whom?

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The Bauhaus school was founded by Walter Gropius in 1919.

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What defines the Suprematism art movement?

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focus on basic geometric forms and pure artistic feeling, rather than depicting objects.

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Who founded the Suprematism movement?

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Kazimir Malevich in 1913.

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What are the characteristics of the Op Art movement?

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  1. optical illusions
  2. creating the perception of movement and vibration
  3. precise, abstract patterns.
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When did the Op Art movement become prominent?

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1960s

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What is the main focus of the Neo-Expressionism movement?

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  1. vivid, emotive imagery
  2. often with a return to figurative representation
  3. a raw, gestural style.
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When did the Neo-Expressionism movement develop?

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1970s-1980s

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What are the defining characteristics of the Fluxus movement?

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combining visual art, performance, and experimental music, often with a focus on process over product.

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When did the Fluxus movement begin?

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1960s

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What is the key concept of the Situationist International (SI) movement?

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the critique of contemporary consumer culture and the creation of ‘situations’ that disrupt normal experiences of everyday life.

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When was the Situationist International founded?

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1957

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