Cementing the Influence of Concrete Art
February 21, 2024
Abstract and free of association with realism or symbolism, Concrete Art emerged in the early 20th century, emphasizing geometric forms and materials.
Art Movements
The Group of Seven: Seven Paintings by Canada’s Greats
February 19, 2024
Nature has been a muse for many artistic movements in history. Among them was the Group of Seven, a collective of 20th century Canadian painters.
Der Blaue Reiter: Accessing the Avant-Garde
February 14, 2024
By the early years of the 20th century, abstraction had become a buzzword in the art world. But few were as pioneering as the artists of Der Blaue Reiter.
Artistic Uprising: Exploring The Vienna Secession’s Impact on Modern Aesthetics
December 20, 2023
“To each age its art; to art its freedom.” Written on the Vienna Secession Building, it once served as a mission statement for pioneering Austrian artists.
The Barbizon School and the Birth of Naturalist Art: Enchanted Landscapes
December 13, 2023
A glen at dawn dappled with white dew drops. A panorama of the windswept countryside. Such celebrations of nature defined the Barbizon School.
7 Famous Matisse Paintings, and Where To See Them
November 29, 2023
French artist Henri Matisse, revered for innovating the use of vivid color, held tremendous influence over 20th-century art, and his legacy endures today.
The Essence of Social Realism: An Influential Art Movement
November 27, 2023
Social Realism can be traced back to the 18th century, reaching its peak in the 20th century. One could argue that it transcends place and time.
BMPT Art: Challenging Tradition Through Collaborative Artistic Collaboration
October 16, 2023
BMPT was a Paris-based group of four Modern painters. These artists defied conventional artistic ideas, embracing abstraction and Minimalism.
The Grosvenor School of Modern Art: A Hidden Gem of British Modernism
October 4, 2023
Emerging from the ashes of WWI, The Grosvenor School’s energetic, fast-paced linocut prints captured a unique and vibrant moment in British Modernism.
Biomorphic Art: Sculptures Imitating Nature’s Forms
September 27, 2023
Originating from the Greek words for life and form, “biomorphic art” refers to abstract depictions of the natural world and it thrived in the 20th century.
