Art Movements
Through the centuries, painting has evolved with the times and cultures. Discover the main movements that shaped the history of Western art.
Understanding Art Movements
An art movement is a current that brings together artists sharing a common vision of art, similar techniques or close aesthetic goals. These movements often arise in reaction to previous currents or in response to social and cultural changes.
From the Renaissance of the 15th century, which revolutionised the representation of perspective and human anatomy, to Impressionism of the 19th century, which freed colour from line, each movement has contributed to the edifice of art history.
Our site offers an in-depth exploration of 20 major movements, with for each: a complete definition, stylistic characteristics, emblematic artists and a selection of representative works.