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Prehistoric cultures that existed before the advent of a written language.
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Civilizations from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and the Americas.
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Dark imagery, biblical subjects, Classical mythology, Gothic architecture.
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Exploration of dreams and unconsciousness, inspired by Sigmund Freud.
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Natural elements, individualism, realism, attention-to-detail, the precision of human anatomy
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Stylized features, exaggerated details, decorative elements
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Ornate, grandeur, richness, stylistically complex, dramatic
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Lightness, elegance, natural forms, an asymmetrical design, subtle colors.
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Renewed interest in classical antiquity, harmony, simplicity, and proportion
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Imaginative elements, focus on passion, emotion, and observing the senses
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Detailed depictions of everyday life
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Short, quick brushstrokes, separation of color, sketch-like finish, modern subject matter.
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Subjective visions, symbolism, abstraction.
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Long, sinuous lines and curves
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Expressive color, line, and brushwork, bold surface design, flat composition.
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Distortion of form, strong use of colors
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Abstraction, flat, two-dimensional surfaces, geometric forms, contrasting vantage points
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Spontaneity, improvisation, colossally scaled works, unique techniques.
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Use of colors, patterns, shapes, and contrast to create images that appeared to be moving or blurring
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Use of everyday, mundane objects, bold, vivid colors, mass media
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Use of soil, rocks, paper, and other natural elements to create a pre-industrial sentiment
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A focus on exactly what the art portrays, aside from outside realities and emotions
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Emphasis on ideas over visual components in the form of performances, ephemera, and other forms
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Exploration of Postmodernism, Feminist art, Neo-Expressionism, Street art, Appropriation art, Digital art, and other small schools
