Art movements
Explore the different art movements that have shaped art history, from the idealised beauty of Renaissance art to the exploration of the unconscious in Surrealism.
Artists associated within the same art period often shared similar philosophies or techniques. Impressionists focused on capturing the fleeting beauty of a single moment, while Avant-Garde artists chose to break from the traditional rules of art and embrace experimentation.
Different art styles have been used to interpret the changing world, with artists continually responding to the ideas evolving around them. Cubist Fernand Léger incorporated machine-like forms into his work as a means of exploring the industrialisation of the early 20th century. Decades later, Andy Warhol utilised Pop Art techniques to both reflect and critique the era's obsession with fame, media and mass consumerism.
Discover the famous art movements which continue to inspire artists, collectors and audiences around the world.
Discover the famous art movements which continue to inspire artists, collectors and audiences around the world.
