Types of Art

Byzantine

Dec 2, 1310

This handmade, oil painting on canvas by the artist Duccio di Buoninsegna, called "Cruxification" uses a narrative form of art. It tells the story of Jesus and how we has crucified, dying for the sins of his people. The painting is religious because it's from the Byzantine era. There's a clear message in the painting. The left audience represent Christ's followers (they are sad). The right audience represent piests and soldiers who seem to be mocking & insulting him.

Renaissance

Dec 2, 1435

This piece of art called "The Seven Liberal Arts" is by the artist Giovanni dal Pontecalled. It's an oil on panel painting. During the Renaissance period, artists searched for new mediums to draw art and used vibrant colors. This piece of art is very vibrant, and true to life as possible. It's realistic.

Baroque and Rococo

Dec 2, 1600

Baroque art are known to be more mysterious, dark, and dramatic. This glazed acrylic piece by the artist Antonio Tempesta, "The Battle of the Amazons" displayed instense drama and movement. The battle between the Greeks and the Amazons was a mythical story that the artist painted with much more emotion.

Realism

Dec 2, 1839

Realism art is very realistic. Realist artists focus on everyday characters, scenes and dilemmas. This piece of art "Five Wise and Five Foolish Virgins" by Peter Von Cornelius is a great representation of that. However, it's more than just a realistic form of art. The scene is connected to a religious scene, derived from the bible.

Romanticism

Dec 2, 1859

In Romanticism art, artists focused on nature, emotion and imagination and went against social rules. "The Kiss" by Francesco Hayez is the ultimate depiction of emotion and nature. The painting is a representaion of a passionate kiss, focusing on emotions rather on rational thought.

Post-Impressionism

Dec 2, 1859

Post-Impressionism art was identified by its vibrant colors, thick paint application and real life subject matter. The beautiful piece of art "Dans la Vallee de l'Oise" by Paul Cézanne is an example of that. The artist used thick strokes and vibrant colors in drawing the scene of a pretty neighborhood with a pond and lively trees.

Surrealism

Dec 2, 1932

Surrealism art uses abstract features and free association. It's more imaginative and not realistic or proportionatiate in sizes. "Four Russian Peasants with a Child" by Pavel Tchelitchev
is an asbtract form of art that was created with a creative imagination and made the Russain peasants resemble russain dolls. Which is ironic, it should be the other way around. But because it was unrealistic, it allowed for that to happen.

Contemporary "Pop Art"

Dec 2, 1976

Pop art uses bright and quiky colors that exude happiness. In pop art, colors are the center focus. "Mixed Moments" by Jean Dubuffet displays shapes and fun colors in different hues. It's a fantastic introductory piece for Pop Art, which then became an art influenced by popular culture, and used for adverstisements.