MODERN PERIOD (1500-1945)

The Modern Era, also known as the Modern

Age or Modern Period, was a historical time
period that spanned the years 1500 to 1945.
The modern era can be further divided into two
times period:
The early modern period lasted from c.
AD 1500 to 1800 and resulted in wide- Water lilies (1916-1919) by Claude Monet
ranging intellectual, political and
economic change. It brought with it the Impressionists reacted against traditional
Age of Discovery, the Age of academic painting styles and sought to capture
Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution fleeting moments or impressions of reality.
and an Age of Revolutions, beginning
with the American War of Independence 2. Cubism
and the French Revolution and later
spreading in other countries, partly as a Cubism is an avant-garde art movement that
result of upheavals of the Napoleonic emerged in the early twentieth century.
Pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges
Wars.
Braque, it sought to challenge traditional
The late modern period began around
notions of perspective and representation by
1800 with the end of the political abstracting forms and reducing them to their
revolutions in the late 18th century and most basic shapes.
involved the transition from a world
dominated by imperial and colonial
powers into one of nations and
nationhood following the two great world
wars, World War I and World War II.
The modern period has been a period of
significant development in the fields of science,
politics, warfare, and technology. It has also
been an Age of Discovery and globalization.
During this time, the European powers and
later their colonies, began a political,
"La Roche-Guyon" (1909) by Georges
economic, and cultural colonization of the rest Braque
of the world.
Cubism broke down objects into interlocking
planes, creating a fragmented view of reality
that challenged viewers to see things
differently. Today, cubist works continue to
inspire creators to experiment with visual
expression in unorthodox ways.
3. Fauvism
Fauvism is a style of painting that emerged in
early twentieth century France. Characterized
by bright, expressive colors and simplified
forms, it was pioneered by Henri Matisse and
André Derain.
Arts during Modern Period Fauvist works often use shock and contrast to
1. Impressionism capture the emotional intensity of a subject,
emphasizing vivid hues over realism. By
Impressionism was an art movement that focusing on intense colour combinations,
began in France in the late 19th century. It is Fauve artists conveyed their own unique
characterized by its focus on capturing the perspectives on the world around them.
effects of light and atmosphere, and
emphasizes accurate depictions of specific
times of day and season. Artists employed
brilliant colors, thick brush strokes, high
chroma, and vivid light-dark contrasts to create
their works.

André Derain's 'The Turning Road,
L'Estaque (1906)
4. Surrealism
Surrealism is an art movement that emerged in
the early twentieth century, characterized by
dreamlike imagery and fantastical scenes. It
was pioneered by artists such as Salvador
Dalí, Max Ernst and Joan Miró, and draws
heavily on Freudian psychoanalytic theory.
Roots (1943) by Frida Kahlo
By combining subject matter from everyday life
with elements of fantasy, surrealist works
create a unique visual space where the
subconscious comes to life. Surrealism
continues to inspire creators to explore the
depths of their imagination and represent them
through conscious expression.
5. Abstract Expressionism
Abstract Expressionism is a style of painting
that emerged in post-World War II America.
Pioneered by artists such as Jackson Pollock,
Mark Rothko and Willem de Kooning, this
movement emphasized the artist's emotional
and psychological state over representational
representation.
No. 14, 1960 by Mark Rothko
By combining colour, line and form, Abstract
Expressionist works explore the depths of
human experience through abstract aesthetic
techniques. Through its dynamic brushstrokes
and symbolic forms, Abstract Expressionism
strives to capture the innermost emotions of
the painter.
6. Pop Art
Pop Art is a visual art movement that originated
in the 1950s and gained massive popularity
during the 1960s. It combines elements of
popular culture, such as advertisements, comic
books, and everyday objects, with abstract art
techniques to create a unique aesthetic.
Pop Art celebrates kitsch and popular culture,
challenging traditional artistic conventions and
subverting hierarchies of taste.
Tree of Life (1985) by Keith Haring
Modern artwork may have its roots in
traditional artistic conventions, it often seeks to
expand our understanding of what art is and
can be – from exploring the intangible depths
of our unconscious minds to celebrating
popular culture or challenging existing social
norms.
Modern art continues to be a major influence
on contemporary art, in both its formal and
conceptual approaches. Artists pushed
boundaries of what could be considered "art"
while challenging viewers to look at the world
differently.
Group 4 Members:
1. Agan, Danniel
2. Bacarra, Althea Grace
3. De la Corta, Cheryl Mae
4. Lagare, Reame
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