The History of Modern Art

Everything you need to know about the modern art revolution

In this guide, we cover everything from what came before the modern art era, the causes of the revolution, what modern art is characterized as, and notable artists of the period.

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What came before - romanticism, classicism, and a strong individuality expressed through emotion in art.
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The causes - during the enlightenment era, artists were hungry to interpret art through their own lens. The Industrial revolution pushed them further toward self-expression beyond the constraints of previous periods.
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Key movements - realism, impressionism, fauvism, and more -isms.
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The legacy that lives on - the mark the modern art revolution left with us to this day.

Learn everything you need to know about the modern art revolution in this guide.