|  | Abstract-Expressionism
paintings are characterized by
a
raw and impulsive nature,
with an emphasis on non-
geometric design, where an
artist’s expression is through
the use of bold form and color.
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| | |  | Academic-Classicism
paintings have a highly
detailed and finished art style,
with use of historical or
mythological subjects. Named
after the European Art
Academies of the 19th
century where many
renowned artists painted.
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| | |  | Art Nouveau paintings utilize
intricately detailed patterns of
curving lines, with an
emphasis on richly
ornamental and asymmetrical
designs, to express themes
filled with symbolism. This art
style was popular in early
1900's.
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|  | Baroque paintings emphasize
the use of strong contrasts of
light and shadows, with a
sense of movement that
enhances the dramatic and
grandiose effect of the
paintings. This style was
popular in the 17th century.
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| | |  | Cubism paintings are
characterized by the
interpretation of the subject
matter in a fragmented,
abstract form. Objects are
broken up, analyzed, &
assembled again by the artist
in an abstracted, bold art
style.
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| | |  | Cubism/Constructivism
paintings depict a highly
abstract, non-representational
interpretation of subject
matter, using geometric and
spatial features in an ordered
and often minimal fashion.
This style was popular in
the early 1900's.
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|  | Expressionism paintings
emphasize the interpretation
of themes through the
expression of the inner state
and emotions of the artists.
The art tends to distort reality
through exaggeration, bold
brush strokes, and color.
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| | |  | Fauvism paintings use
intense, bold colors in a very
spontaneous manner, with an
emphasis on expressive
brushwork and flat
composition. The name is
derived from the French word
fauve, meaning “wild beast”.
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| | |  | Folk Art paintings are
characterized by the artistic
expression and interpretation
of subject matter using a wide
range of objects, reflecting
the traditional cultural values
of the common people of a
nation or region.
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|  | High-Renaissance paintings
depict the expression of
ideals, such as humanism and
visual harmony. There is an
emphasis on Greek and
Roman classical forms and
religious subject matters.
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| | |  | Humorous paintings are
characterized by the use of
themes that are amusing and
laughable. Varying use of
brushstroke intensity and
colors add to the bold
statement made by
these humorous paintings.
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| | |  | Impressionist paintings
emphasize the use of swift,
thick brushstrokes and the
use of strong, primary colors
to stimulate reflected light and
capture the overall impression
produced by a subject.
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|  | Mannerism paintings depict a
European art movement that
stressed a composition of art
utilizing strong emotion and
religious subject matters, with
the use of highly detailed
figures in complex poses.
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| | |  | Neoclassicism paintings depict
the influence of ancient
Greece and Rome, with a
strong emphasis on traditional
classic forms. Portrays pride,
courage, sacrifice, and love of
country, using finely detailed
brushstrokes.
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| | |  | Northern Renaissance
paintings are prevalent in the
countries located north of
Italy, predominately centered
in Germany and the
Netherlands. This art style is
characterized by its finely
intricate details.
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|  | Orientalism paintings reflect
the cultures from the Orient,
with an emphasis on Near and
Far Eastern themes, harem
girls, and sheiks. The art
depicts opulence and exotic
subjects using rich colors.
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| | |  | Pointillism paintings utilize
tiny, contrasting color dots
that blend together to create
an artistic composition that
makes objects and scenes
more lifelike, with a patterned
surface.
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| | |  | Post-Impressionism paintings
depict a bold manner of
painting using intense,
textured color application with
thick brushstrokes. There is a
strong emphasis on
expression, structure, and
form.
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|  | Poster Art paintings are
characterized by the use of
vintage advertising posters,
which are predominately
inspired by the Art Nouveau
and Art Deco movements.
This art style was made
famous in the early 1900's.
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| | |  | Pre-Raphaelites paintings
utilize bright colors to achieve
depth and brilliance, with an
emphasis on accuracy of
details. Inspired by subjects
that were derived from bible
stories, medieval tales,
mythology, and nature.
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| | |  | Realism-Impressionism
paintings are characterized by
its realistic nature, coupled
with an impressionistic
interpretation of the subject
matter. This art style was
made famous from the mid
19th century.
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|  | Realism-Naturalism paintings
depict an art style that is
highly realistic in nature, with
an emphasis on re-creating
subjects as objectively and
accurately as possible. This
art style was made famous
from the mid 19th century.
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| | |  | Rococo paintings portray the
carefree life of the
aristocracy, with an emphasis
on love and romance. The
name is derived from a
combination of the
French "rocaille", or shell,
and the Italian "barocco", or
Baroque art style.
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| | |  | Symbolism paintings are
characterized by the use of
symbols as abstracted
representations to express
the truths or generalizations
regarding human existence.
This art style was made
famous in the late 19th
century.
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|  | Ukiyo-e paintings are inspired
by Japanese printed art to
express the culture of Japan
and their people in everyday
life. The name translated to
English means “pictures of the
floating world”.
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| | |  | Victorian-Neoclassicism
paintings are characterized by
its highly romantic nature and
the influence of historical and
mythological themes on its
subject matter. Art was
inspired by Classical Greece
and Roman architecture.
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| | |  | Victorian-Romanticism
paintings depict an antique,
dramatic and romantic art
style, with an emphasis on
beauty in various themes and
subjects. This art style was
made famous from the late
18th century to the mid 19th
century.
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