Abstract Expressionism
Abstract Expressionist artists reinvented abstract painting—and other media—forming a distinctly American style.
Abstract Expressionism
Abstract Expressionist artists reinvented abstract painting—and other media—forming a distinctly American style.
The Processes and Materials of Abstract Expressionist Painting
Abstract Expressionism: A New Art for a New World
The Sublime and the Spiritual
Abstract Expressionist Sculpture
Photography
Explore the many different ways photography has been used to document and examine the modern world.
What Is Modern Art?
Late-19th-century artists broke with tradition to create art for the modern age.
Fauvism
Meet the “wild beasts” of the early-20th-century art world.
Minimalism
Explore the simplified forms and rich ideas behind Minimalist art.
Dada
Discover how Dada artists used chance, collaboration, and language as a catalyst for creativity.
Surrealism
In a revolution against a society ruled by rational thought, the Surrealists tapped into the “superior reality” of the subconscious.
Conceptual Art
Discover how Conceptual artists used language, performance, and instructions to fuel creativity, and sought alternatives to institutional settings.
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What Is Modern Art?
Late-19th-century artists broke with tradition to create art for the modern age.
Pop Art
Explore how Pop artists were inspired by—and made art directly from—consumer goods, mass media, and popular culture.
Surrealism
In a revolution against a society ruled by rational thought, the Surrealists tapped into the “superior reality” of the subconscious.
Appropriation
Pop artists absorbed and borrowed from popular culture, challenging notions of originality and what it means to be an artist.
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