Realism

- was an artistic movement that began in France in the 1850s, after the 1848 Revolution.

( Realism as a style of work focuses on the accuracy of details that depicts and somehow mirrors reality.)

- was heavily influenced by Hellenistic Greek culture since most artworks during that period placed
emphasis on the human body.

( In that period realism was influenced by the Hellenistic Greek. Hellenistic Greek it was a period when
the greek cultures influence in which most of the artworks emphasizing the human body.)

- The subject of an artwork depict real life events.

( Realism as an art movement was led by Gustave Courbet in France. It spread across Europe and was
influential for the rest of the century and beyond.)

Impressionism

- The Impressionism movement started in France.

( which led to a break from the tradition in European painting.)

-Impressionism is a style of painting that emerged in the mid- to late 1800s.

- The impressionism is communicated by the artist through his work and can be seen through the brush
strokes, distinction of colors, and the lights and shadows used by the artist.

Post- Impressionism

- It is an art movement that emerged in France, which is a result of both the influence and rejection of
Impressionism.

( Post- Impressionists extended Impressionism while rejecting its limitations. Because in impressionism

Neo- Impressionism

- is a term coined by French in 1886 to describe an art movement founded by Georges Seurat.

( Most painters rely on a systematic and scientific techniques that have a predetermined visual effects
not only on the art work itself but also how the audience perceive the art.)

- The leading figure in neo- impressionism was Georges Seurat who recorded optical sensations on a
more scientific manner.

Art Nouveau ( new art)

( English uses the French name Art Nouveau which mean "new art" )

- is an international style of art, architecture and applied art, especially the decorative arts, that was
most popular between 1890 and 1910.

- This ornamental style uses long and organic lines that are concretely manifested in architecture, jewelry
and glass design.

(Art nouveau embraces a wide range of fine and decorative arts, including architecture, painting, graphic
art, interior design, jewelry, furniture, textiles, ceramics, glass art and metal work.)

Fauvism

- This is a style of painting that emerged in France around the turn of the 20th century.

- Fauvists revolutionary

Cubism

- Between 1907 and 1914.

- French artists Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque introduced a new visual arts style called cubism.

( Cubism has been considered the most influential art movement of the 20th century.)

Futurism

- It is an early 20th century art movement that started in Italy, which highlighted the speed, energy,
dynamism and power of machines.

( Futurism was an artistic and social movement that originated in Italy in the early 20th century. It
emphasized speed, technology, and objects such as car, the airplane and the industrial city.)