AP Art History
Advanced Placement Art History exploring global artistic traditions and cultural contexts.
Advanced Topics
Analyzing Artistic Movements
What is an Artistic Movement?
Artistic movements are groups of artists who share a common style, philosophy, or goal. These movements often emerge in response to social or technological changes.
Key Movements
- Impressionism: Focus on light, color, and capturing fleeting moments.
- Cubism: Breaking forms into geometric shapes to show multiple perspectives.
- Abstract Expressionism: Emphasizing emotion and spontaneity through bold brushwork.
Why Movements Matter
Understanding movements helps us track the evolution of art and how artists respond to their world.
Examples
Comparing Claude Monet’s landscapes to Pablo Picasso’s cubist portraits.
Exploring how Dada challenged traditional art during World War I.
In a Nutshell
Artistic movements reveal the changing ideas and techniques in art over time.