Art Appreciation (Art Movements)

1. Art movements
ART MOVEMENTS are collective
terms that describe periods,
styles, or philosophies of art that
share common themes,
techniques, or goals. Throughout
history, many art movements
have emerged, reflecting changes
in society, politics, philosophy,
and technology.

2. Renaissance (c. 1300-
1600)
• Rebirth of interest in
classical art and learning,
originating in Italy.
• Focused on humanism,
perspective, and individual
expression.
• Notable artists: Leonardo
da Vinci, Michelangelo,
Raphael.

3. Baroque (late 16th – early 18th
century)
• Emerged in the Catholic
Counter-Reformation
period.
• Characterized by dramatic
effects, rich details, and
grandeur.
• Notable artists:
Caravaggio, Rembrandt,
Peter Paul Rubens.

4. Rococo (early to late 18th
century)
• Decorative and playful
style, often featuring
asymmetry and pastel
colors.
• Notable artists: Jean-
Honoré Fragonard,
François Boucher.

5. Neoclassicism (late 18th – early 19th
century)
• Reaction against Rococo; a
return to classical themes
and simplicity.
• Notable artists: Jacques-
Louis David, Jean-
Auguste-Dominique Ingres.

6. Romanticism (late 18th – mid 19th
century)
• Emphasis on emotion,
nature, and individualism.
• Notable artists: Francisco
Goya, J.M.W. Turner,
Eugène Delacroix.

7. Realism (mid 19th century)
• Representing the everyday,
without idealization.
• Notable artists: Gustave
Courbet, Jean-François
Millet.

9. Impressionism (late 19th century)

10. Post-Impressionism (late 19th – early
20th century)

11. Symbolism (late 19th – early 20th
century)

12. Fauvism (early 20th century)

13. Cubism (early 20th century)

14. Expressionism (early 20th century)

15. Dada (early 20th century)