Art

The main periods of art

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    Gothic

    Gothic
    Their art-works are complex, fraught with religious fervor.
    Simone Martini:
    ‘The miracle of the child falling from the balcony’
  • Symbolism

    Symbolism
    The Symbolist movement was an artistic uprising opposed to Naturalism, Realism and Impressionism.
    Hugo Simberg
    ‘The wounded angel’
  • Futurism

    Futurism
    It emphasized speed, technology, youth and violence and objects.
    Giacomo Balla
    ‘Abstract speed and sound’
  • Art deco

    Art deco
    Art Deco had a very specific colour scheme and included beige, creams, silver, black, chrome, yellow and red.
    Georges Barbier
    ‘Beauty in blue’
  • Pop art

    Pop art
    Presented a challenge to traditions of fine art by including imagery from popular culture such as advertising, news, etc.
    Andy Warhol.
    ‘Marilyn’