ART MOVEMENTS and

STYLES
That dominated
Contemporary Arts since
the 1950’s
Abstract Expressionism

is a painting style in which

the artist applies paint in a
manner that expresses
emotions and feelings in a
spontaneous way. The figures
may be heavy in lines and
color.
Kinetic Art

is a sculpture that
moves with the wind
or is powered by a
machine or electricity.
Op Art

Uses lines repeatedly to

create an optical
illusion.
Performance Art

Combines a variety
of media and the
human body to
execute an artistic
theatrical
expression before a
live audience.
Environment Art
Involves the artistic creation
or manipulation of space
such as landscape or
architectural design that
may enclose its audience.
Earthworks, or art using
stones, leaves, trees, grass,
or other natural elements
are included in this category
Feminist Art
Emerged from concerns
of female artists
expressed through art.
They tackle issues of
identity, sexuality, gender
roles, equality, and the
ways in which the female
is treated in society,
among others.
Minimalism

Had a stripped-down,
pre-fabricated look, free
of details, and often
with flat surface, but
expresses a specific
content or statement.
Video Art
Consists of images
that are recorded
through a video and
viewed through
television, computer,
or projection screen.
Graffiti Art

Is a drawing,
inscription or
sketch done
hastily on a wall or
other surface
made to be seen
by the public.
Postmodern Art

Carries modern styles

to extreme practices,
often expressing an
idea through a mix of
materials such as
found objects welded
together.
Body Art

Is an art form that uses the

body as the medium or
main material. It can be
painted or clothed and
used to perform artistic act
in public. Tattooing and
piercing are examples of
Body art.
Digital Art
Is done with the aid of
computer to create an
image or design composed
of bits and bytes. The
image can be printed on
paper, tarpaulin, or other
mediums.