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Impressionism: Impressionism is characterized by the use of loose brushstrokes and an emphasis on


capturing the fleeting effects of light and color in outdoor settings. It seeks to convey the essence of a
scene rather than precise details, often depicting landscapes, scenes of daily life, and leisure activities.

Expressionism: Expressionism is an art style that prioritizes the emotional and psychological experiences
of the artist. It employs bold and distorted forms, intense colors, and dramatic brushwork to convey
inner feelings and emotions, often resulting in highly subjective and expressive artworks.

Pointillism: Pointillism is a technique that involves creating an image using small, distinct dots of pure
color, which blend together when viewed from a distance. Artists who employ this technique often use
scientific color theories to create vibrant and optically-mixed compositions, focusing on the interaction
of colors and light to achieve a sense of luminosity and movement.

Art Nouveau: Art Nouveau is characterized by flowing, organic lines and decorative motifs inspired by
nature. This art style is often applied to various forms of artistic expression, such as architecture, interior
design, and decorative arts, and it emphasizes the integration of art into everyday life, combining
functionality with aesthetic beauty.

Fauvism: Fauvism is known for its bold and vibrant use of color, often in non-representational or
unrealistic ways. Artists associated with Fauvism used intense and arbitrary color choices to express
emotion and create a sense of energy, while simplifying forms and employing expressive brushwork.

Surrealism: Surrealism explores the world of dreams, the subconscious, and the irrational. It often
depicts strange and fantastical imagery, merging reality and the imaginary through techniques such as
unexpected juxtapositions, dreamlike landscapes, and automatic drawing, aiming to evoke strong
emotions and challenge conventional interpretations.

Cubism: Cubism represents objects from multiple viewpoints simultaneously, deconstructing and
reassembling them in abstracted forms. This art style utilizes geometric shapes, fragmented
compositions, and an emphasis on flatness and two-dimensionality to explore the nature of perception
and the representation of reality.

De Stijl: De Stijl, also known as Neoplasticism, emphasizes abstraction and the use of geometric forms. It
employs a limited color palette, often using primary colors and black and white, and strives for a
harmonious balance between form and function, with a utopian vision of creating a better society
through art and design.

Suprematism: Suprematism is an abstract art movement that focuses on basic geometric forms and pure
colors. It rejects representation in favor of the exploration of pure artistic elements. Recurring motifs
such as the square, circle, and cross aim to evoke spiritual and transcendental feelings.

Dadaism: Dadaism is an art movement that rejects traditional artistic conventions and embraces
irrationality and nonsense. It emphasizes the absurd, chance, and the rejection of logical reasoning.
Dadaists often used found objects and ready-made items as art, challenging the notion of what art can
be and seeking to provoke thought and question societal norms.

Ready Made Art: Ready Made Art is a form of art created by taking everyday objects and presenting
them as art, challenging traditional notions of artistic creation. Artists select and sometimes modify
ordinary objects to give them new meanings and provoke thought, blurring the lines between art and
everyday life.

Color Field painting: Color Field painting emphasizes large, solid areas of color applied to the canvas. It
emphasizes the emotional impact of color and the relationship between color and space. Artists often
aim to create a contemplative and immersive experience for the viewer,

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