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Renaissance
A cultural movement that spanned the 14th to the 17th century, characterized by a revival of classical learning and art.
Impressionism
An art movement that began in the late 19th century, noted for its emphasis on light and color over detail.
Cubism
An early 20th-century art movement pioneered by Picasso and Braque, characterized by fragmented and abstracted forms.
Surrealism
An art movement of the early 20th century focusing on the unconscious and dream imagery.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa, one of the most famous artworks of the Renaissance.
What is the primary characteristic of Baroque art?
Baroque art is known for its dramatic use of light and shadow, intense emotion, and dynamic movement.
Expressionism
An early 20th-century movement emphasizing emotional experience over physical reality.
What defines the Art Nouveau style?
Art Nouveau is characterized by its use of organic, flowing lines and an emphasis on natural forms.
Who is considered the father of the modern art movement?
Paul Cézanne is often considered the father of modern art due to his innovative approaches to composition and color.
Dadaism
An avant-garde movement of the early 20th century that challenged traditional art norms with absurdity and irrationality.
Neoclassicism
A late 18th-century movement inspired by the art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome.
What is the significance of the painting 'Guernica'?
Pablo Picasso's 'Guernica' is a powerful anti-war statement depicting the horrors of the Spanish Civil War.
Futurism
An early 20th-century movement focused on speed, technology, youth, and violence.
Romanticism
An artistic movement emphasizing emotion, individualism, and nature, prevalent in the late 18th to mid-19th century.
Abstract Expressionism
A post-World War II art movement characterized by spontaneous, automatic, or subconscious creation.
What is a key feature of Gothic architecture?
Gothic architecture is noted for its pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses.
Pop Art
An art movement of the 1950s and 60s that incorporated imagery from popular culture and mass media.
What was the main focus of the Arts and Crafts movement?
The Arts and Crafts movement focused on traditional craftsmanship and simple forms, often as a reaction against industrialization.
Realism
A mid-19th-century movement aimed at representing subject matter truthfully, without artificiality.
What is significant about the painting 'The Persistence of Memory'?
Salvador Dalí's 'The Persistence of Memory' is famous for its surreal, dream-like depiction of melting clocks.
Constructivism
An artistic and architectural philosophy originating in Russia in the 1920s, emphasizing abstract and geometric forms.
Symbolism
A late 19th-century movement that used symbolic images and indirect suggestions to express mystical ideas and emotions.
What is the purpose of Minimalism in art?
Minimalism focuses on simplicity and purity of form, stripping art to its essential elements.
Post-Impressionism
A movement that followed Impressionism, characterized by a focus on more symbolic content, formal order, and structure.
What differentiates Rococo from Baroque?
Rococo is lighter and more playful than Baroque, often using pastel colors and asymmetrical designs.
Who developed the theory of color contrast that influenced Impressionists?
Michel Eugène Chevreul developed the theory of simultaneous contrast of colors.
What is the significance of 'The Starry Night'?
Vincent van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' is renowned for its emotional intensity and swirling style, exemplifying Post-Impressionism.
Op Art
An abstract style that uses optical illusions to create the impression of movement.
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