Learn about the mould breakers

The artists who pushed the boundaries and broke the rules

This is a very eventful period in the history of art. Many art movements and innovations came and went, driven by 20th century artists determined to make their mark in a radically changing world. Learn about the lives of these incredible artists.

Art is part of life – it helps us to understand the world

Artists experimented with new approaches to perspective. They discovered different ways of representing the world we see. These radical developments by 20th century artists reflected and were influenced by economics, industry and social unrest. This century saw the development of abstraction, expressionism post modernism and so much more.

For more comprehensive biographies, videos and other information about great 20th century artists, check out my art history website.

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