Art movements play a key role in our understanding of art, allowing us to find order and structure within the vast realms of art history. They create a socio-political framework that allows us to understand why works of art were made, and they also give us insight into the artists and groups who led certain stylistic and conceptual tendencies. The…
Movements and techniques
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The depiction of modern city life is no stranger to both the Impressionism and Expressionism art movements. Artists at that time were eager to reflect the rapidly changing urban landscape of the late 19th century and early 20th century. Despite their stark differences, Impressionism and Expressionism share a remarkable amount of similarities in terms of subject-matter, techniques and themes. Their…
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Historical overview of abstract art When and where did abstract art originate? Abstract art originated in Europe in the late 19th century. Until the beginning of the 19th century, it was believed that art should accurately represent reality. However, the decline of Realism combined with the influence of Romanticism and Impressionism were the perfect breeding ground for the rise of…
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Could there be a more revolutionary, controversial and avant-garde artistic style in the 19th and 20th centuries than abstract art? Abstract art has left a lasting impact on the contemporary art world and continues to gain momentum among artists worldwide. The variety of abstract art styles, including Suprematism, Abstract Expressionism, Monochrome and Block color are all representative of the incredibly…
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Contemporary art, known as the “art of today”, is ever-changing, becoming increasingly innovative and culturally diverse. The sheer abundance of movements that have occurred since the beginnings of contemporary art makes it one of the most eclectic artistic productions that humanity has ever seen. Contemporary art has given us some of the most prominent movements in art history, which are…
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Whether you are an art connoisseur or just simply like learning new things, you should spend a moment of your day to understand the importance of Afrofuturism. This artistic and cultural movement rethinks and reshapes Black people’s narratives and identities, asking speculative questions about the past, and thus acting as a counter-culture defying systems of oppression. Afrofuturism aims to offer…
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In 1911, the Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, allegedly created a watercolor entitled “First Abstract Watercolour.” As the title suggests, Kandinsky was keen to be perceived as the first abstract artist. In a letter to his gallery owner Jerome Neumann in 1935, it becomes clear: “Dear Mr. Neumann, unfortunately the only thing missing is the photograph of the first abstract picture…
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In celebration of International Women’s Day, SINGULART is continuing its focus on Women Artists with a trip around the world! This article is focused on artists who work on separate continents, yet their artistic vision shares a throughline of exploration and artistic excellence. Asia: Nafiseh Emran Award-winning Iranian artist Nafiseh Emran creates work that is inspired by the world around…
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Andreas Gursky is best known for his large-format photographs, which he began taking in the 1980s. They are often reminiscent of children’s books because of their wide-format and high-angle perspective along with surprise objects within the frame. Motifs from nature and various forms of landscapes are an integral part of Gursky’s work. Since the 1990s he has been using electronic…
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Dance is a non-verbal form of representation and expression. At the center of which is the subjective, aesthetic staging of the body and shaping of movement in space and time. As a symbol of modern life, the subject of dance has been taken up by numerous artists since the end of the 19th century, with the interest primarily focused on…