Definitions and examples of modern art movements - Modern Art LACMA

Cubism - Emphasized two dimensions, which fit into the space of the canvas. Therefore, cubism is supposed to break up objects into separate parts, mostly cubic shapes, and assemble them so as to vaguely represent what they depict.

Modern - Includes any artistic works from the period of the 1860s to the 1970s, depicting philosophy and ideas of the time and pointing towards abstraction

Expressionism - A modernist movement that originated in Germany during the early 20th century and is supposed to represent a subjective view of the world that distorts rationally and emotionally.

Texture - the perceived surface quality of a work of art

Impressionism - Is an art movement that originated in Paris and  involves light brush strokes, emphasizing the effects of light, and put implied movement without making it actually seem like movement.

Surrealism - Feature an element of surprise, unexpected juxtapositions, and non sequitir.

Juxtaposition - the placement of two objects (sometimes abstract) near each other

Shape - An object located in space with geometric qualities.

Line - Represent the path of a dot in space.

Pop Art - Art that involves cultural symbols taken from its known context.

Nonobjective art - Art that does not depict a person, place, or thing in the real world but instead focuses on the composition method as opposed to what is being depicted.

Realism - Art meant to depict objective reality, almost as a form of photography. Meant to be a snapshot of the real world.