Art History: Major Movements
Major art movements from Renaissance to Contemporary — styles, artists, and key works.
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Who painted the 'Mona Lisa' and is considered the quintessential Renaissance man?
Leonardo da Vinci
Which movement is characterized by small, thin brushstrokes and an emphasis on the depiction of light?
Impressionism
What art movement was inspired by the theories of Sigmund Freud and focused on the subconscious?
Surrealism
Which artist is best known for his 'Campbell's Soup Cans' and portraits of Marilyn Monroe?
Andy Warhol
Which movement, co-founded by Picasso and Braque, breaks objects into geometric shapes?
Cubism
Who is the Post-Impressionist artist famous for 'The Starry Night'?
Vincent van Gogh
What is the term for the dramatic use of light and shadow, often seen in Caravaggio's work?
Chiaroscuro
What technique did Leonardo da Vinci use to create soft, smoky transitions between colors?
Sfumato
How does Expressionism differ from Impressionism in its primary goal?
Expressionism focuses on depicting subjective emotions rather than objective reality.
What is the name of the technique where paint is spontaneously dribbled or smeared onto the canvas?
Action Painting
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