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The document discusses the significance of modern paintings in enhancing living spaces and their potential as investments. It outlines ten popular modern painting styles, including Abstract Art, Surrealism, Conceptual Art, and others, each characterized by unique techniques and themes. The overview emphasizes the evolution of modern art from traditional styles and highlights the emotional and conversational impact of these artworks.

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Art

The document discusses the significance of modern paintings in enhancing living spaces and their potential as investments. It outlines ten popular modern painting styles, including Abstract Art, Surrealism, Conceptual Art, and others, each characterized by unique techniques and themes. The overview emphasizes the evolution of modern art from traditional styles and highlights the emotional and conversational impact of these artworks.

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ART

Paintings are a great way to dress up one’s living room, bedroom, reception
area, or just about any space. Many modern paintings are popular because of
their thought-provoking nature. In fact, many people value modern paintings
according to how well they can spark a conversation with house guests or office
clients. These paintings can open one’s mind to a new perspective of the world,
while others stir the emotions, while others simply set a tone for a room. Not
only can these paintings be appreciated for their beauty, some are also sound
investments that may offer great resale value. Buyers of modern paintings
should know the ten most popular modern painting styles and how to distinguish
one from the other.

Popular Modern Styles of Painting

Modern art was a reaction to the rigid style set by traditional French institutions.
Modern styles emerged starting in the 1860s and continued through the 1970s.
This type of art refers to styles of painting that eschewed realism and past
traditions. Instead, its focus is on experimentation with various materials and
styles. The following are some of the popular styles that reflect the spirit of the
modern art movement.

1. Abstract Art

 Abstract art refers to a style of painting that does not use figurative reality
as a reference. Instead, the artist alludes to his or her subject and
reduces it to a simplified form. Colors and shapes are used to portray
emotions and the landscape of one’s inner world. Listed below are the
various kinds of abstract art styles that have emerged.

Abstract expressionism paintings are emotionally intense and spontaneously


created by the artist. It is often synonymous with action or gesture paintings that
have an anarchic and rebellious feel. There is tension and high drama in their
composition. Jackson Pollock and Mark Tobey.

Cubism is characterized by geometric figures. Cubist painters analyze the


subject and break it up into a geometric abstract form. These are normally
viewpoints of the subject from various angles. Cubist paintings range from
partially abstract to fully abstract. Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Jean
Metzinger, Robert Delauney, Fernand Leger.

Abstract expressionism, color field, cubism, and lyrical abstraction are just some
of the abstract art paintings available out there. Choosing among these styles
depends on one’s personal preference as well as the type of environment the
painting will occupy, whether a bedroom, living area, or office space.

2. Surrealism

Surrealism is a modern painting style that juxtaposes various images together


to give a startling effect. The images in these paintings are often illogical and
have a dream-like quality about them. Surrealist paintings emphasize the
subconscious. Among the popular Surrealist painters are Salvador Dali, Max
Ernst, Valentine Hugo, Joan Miro, and Toyen.

3. Conceptual Art

Conceptual art is a modern art style where the artist believes that concept is
more important than artwork itself. Many conceptual artists believed that while
they conceived the work, it is completed by the viewer. In fact, many types of
conceptual art are only a set of instructions. It is rare to find this type of art to
just be a painting, as it often incorporates elements of sculpture and installation.
Marcel DuChamp, Yoko Ono, Yves Klein, and Robert Rauschenberg are some
of the famous conceptual artists.

4. Pop Art

Pop Art paintings occurred as a reaction to abstract expressionism, which mid-


1950s British artists believed was art that was far-removed from daily life. Pop
Art revolved around mundane subjects like comic books, advertising,
celebrities, and other objects found in the everyday. It was a return to realism
and representation in art. Prominent artists in this field include Jasper Johns,
Andy Warhol, Tom Wesselmann, and Wayne Thiebaud, among others.

5. Photorealism

From the name itself, a photorealist painting is one that looks as realistic as a
photograph. This is done by taking a picture of the subject and then painting it.
Photorealism is an art movement influenced by pop art, and it ran counter as a
reaction to abstract expressionism. Unlike abstract art or conceptual art,
photorealist painting has to be done by an artist who possesses advanced
technical ability to capture the realism of the photograph onto canvas. Famous
photorealist painters include the following: Glennray Tutor, Robert Bechtle, Tom
Blackwell, Don Eddy, and Cindy Wright, among others.

6. Hyperrealism

Hyperrealism is an advancement of the photorealism art movement. Artists use


high-resolution cameras to take photographs and paint them on canvas.
Compared to photorealism, however, hyperrealist paintings have exaggerated
shadows and inanimate objects display lifelikeness, even though they do not
normally possess these qualities. Hyperrealism focuses on a false "super"
reality. The following are some of the popular hyperrealist painters: Robert
Bechtle, Richard Estes, Bert Monroy, Duane Hanson, and Charles Bell, among
others.
7. Minimalism

Minimalism is an art movement that is, as expected, characterized by simplicity.


Minimalist paintings strip down the subject to its very essence. Instead of
energy-filled self-expression as is the hallmark of abstract expressionism,
minimalist art, on the other hand, paints only what the artist believes is
necessary. Some of the more famous minimalist painters are Barnett Newman,
Kazimir Malevich, Piet Mondrian, and Frank Stellas.

8. Futurism

Futurism is a painting style that concerns itself with subjects like the technology,
speed, violence, and the future of the world. It concerns itself with the depiction
of man’s triumph over nature. This movement rejects the establishment and
praises originality. To recreate this level of emotional dynamism on canvas,
futurist paintings adopted the cubist style of painting where they deconstruct
subjects into geometric figures to show movement. David Burlyuk, Aristarkh
Lentulov, Fortunato Depero, and Gerardo Dottori are just some of the well-
known Futurist painters.

9. Impressionism

Impressionism is one of the earliest modern painting styles that originated in


Paris, France. It is characterized by thin brushstrokes and an emphasis on the
depiction of light. Impressionist artists often painted outdoors to capture sunlight
and color of their subjects. In the 1870s, Impressionist paintings were
considered radical because they did not paint according to the rules. Famous
impressionist painters include Claude Monet, Pierre - Auguste Renoir, Camille
Pissarro, and Armand Guillaumin, among others.

10. Fauvism

Fauvism is an art movement that occurred sometime after impressionism. While


impressionism retains a somewhat realistic representation of the subjects,
Fauvist paintings focus on strong color. Artists employing this style have wild
brush strokes and highly simplified subjects. Among the popular Fauvism
painters are Andre Derain, Henry Matisse, Charles Camoin, and Maurice
Marinot.

Abstract art, for instance, is a wide field with many sub-styles, such as abstract
expressionism, color field, lyrical abstraction, and cubism. It also includes
surrealism, conceptual art, pop art, photorealism, hyperrealism, minimalism,
futurism, impressionism, and fauvism, too. These modern painting styles are
just the tip of the iceberg as the art world is wide and varied

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