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Impressionism
Lasted through 1890.
These painters sought to capture the effects of color, light, and depth in nature. This vivid style of pianting developed in France at the end of the 19th century. Well-known impressionist painters include Claude Monet, Dawson Dawson- Watson, Willaim Metcalf, and Emma Richardson Cherry. http://www.artyfactory.com/art_appreciation/timelines/modern_art_timeline.htm -
Post Impressionism
Lasted until 1905.
This small group of independent artist rebelled against the resistrictions of Impressionism. The most famous Post Impressionistic Painter is Vincent Van Gogh and the most well-known American Post- Impressionist is Charles Reiffel. http://www.artyfactory.com/art_appreciation/timelines/modern_art_timeline.htm -
Fauvism
Lasted until 1910.
Fauvism was inspired by the artist's feelings on a certain subject, rather than the actual object. It was created by using bright, bold colors. They tended to lean toward to aspects; extremely simple subjects, but explist color and design. http://www.artyfactory.com/art_appreciation/timelines/modern_art_timeline.htm -
Abstract Art
Lasted well into the 20th century.
This form of art includes what is called "semi-abstraction" and "pure abstraction." The most famous early American Abstract Artists is Manierre Dawson. http://www.artyfactory.com/art_appreciation/timelines/modern_art_timeline.htm -
Cubism
Lasted roughly through 1915.
This form of art drew a lot from other cultures, expecially African Art. This heavily influenced future forms of modern art such as Expressionism, Futurism, Orphism, etc. Well-known American Abstract artistrs include Max Weber and Charles Demuth. http://www.artyfactory.com/art_appreciation/timelines/modern_art_timeline.htm -
Futurism
Lasted until 1914.
Art was inspired by industrialzation, techonology, and exciting, new aspects of urban life. This art was founded by the poet Filippo Tommas Marinetti. It embraced art in the widest and most abstract sense. Their ideas came from cubism, but with a slight twist. Most famous American artist is Joseph Stella. http://www.artyfactory.com/art_appreciation/timelines/modern_art_timeline.htm
