Major Artists
The events of the 20th century sparked many ideas and inspiration among many people, including artists. This allowed them to create new areas of art and become famous for their works. The role of artists was significant to the developments and changes made during the twentieth century. Some of the most famous artists of the twentieth century were Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Anish Kapoor, and Marcel Duchamp. Pablo Picasso was one of the most famous artists and created Cubism along with the Cubist movement which revolutionized the concept of art. Kahlo was almost equally well known, but her work revolved around her personal experiences through her life struggles. Anish Kapoor is one of the most well known contemporary artists and sculptors of the century. Marcel Duchamp is most known for his work titled Fountain, and he inspired many of the twentieth century's artistic movements including Dada and Futurism.
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The world doesn't make sense, so why should I paint pictures that do?” |
Movements and Significant Changes
Many new techniques and themes were created during the twentieth century that were inspired by crucial events. Some of the most popular styles that emerged during this time period were abstract expressionism, futurism, Dada, and cubism. The Abstract Expressionism movement began in the 1940s and 50s in New York after World War II. The style became popular and aimed toward emotional expression using creative and uncommon methods. Futurism started after the end of WW1 and focused on the idea of dynamism and the experiences of daily life. Another style of art that emerged from this time period was Dada or Dadaism. It originated in Europe during WW1, and became a very popular art style. It was inspired by other art techniques of the twentieth century and focused on the reimagination of traditional values in art. Many artists views and opinions surrounding art changed after witnessing and experiencing the horrors of the war. Dada's influence was diverse and had an effect on various forms of art, including poetry, photography, performance art and traditional art. The goal of Dadaism was to make changes to old art and art traditions and replace it with remade or "destroyed" versions, causing a major shift in perspective. |