Throughout the existence of mankind, he was accompanied by art. During this time, it changed its direction and course many times, acquiring new forms and styles. What are the main styles in art distinguish?
Back in the 10th century, an artistic style called Romanesque arose on the territory of Eastern, Central and Western Europe. In this style, there are signs of architecture of Rome, which are distinguished by their rationality and monumentality of designs, multi-figured sculptures. This created the impression of power and earthliness.
In the 13th century, the Gothic style replaced the Romanesque style . He continued the development of art in Western and Central Europe. This style was distinguished by its elongated forms, as if striving upwards. Many Catholic churches and churches with elements of the Gothic style can be seen now.
After the Gothic style in Italy in the 16th century, the Baroque style was born. He was able to embody completely new ideas about the infinity, unity and diversity of the world. Its main difference is decorative compositions depicting stories from mythology and religion.
After baroque, classicism came. It originated in France in the 17th century. Especially widespread use of this style has gained in painting and literature. At that time, such genres of literature as odes, comedies, fables and tragedies appeared. There are also new styles in painting. For the first time, they began to differentiate between the concepts of portraiture, still life and landscape. Classicism was based on patriotism and service to the state. This period also left its mark on the development of architecture. In the buildings of this time, you can observe logical layouts, clear geometric shapes and the original combination of smooth walls with restrained decor.
One of the directions of classicism in the 13th century was Rococo. The art of this style was based on fiction, decorative theatricality, sophistication, sophistication and intimate experiences. No dramas and tragedies, only light emotions, bright colors and a lot of love.
In the 17th century, classicism replaced a style called sentimentalism. He was distinguished by the disclosure of the inner world and the individualization of images.
After sentimentalism, the time has come for the rule of romanticism. The plots of this style were unusual and fantasy. The human soul was studied in detail, which was equated with the Universe and the cosmos.
After romanticism, the time of realism came. He appeared in the 20-30 years of the nineteenth century. All flights of the romantic style descended to the earth and became more banal and vital.
Then followed naturalism. He was distinguished by his accurate display of the environment. All incomprehensible phenomena were attributed their own laws, which explained the nature of things. The essence of the human soul was investigated.
Since the end of the 19th century, modernism has taken over the rule. This style was considered the art of an unknown future. Chasing everything new, he discovered many new directions. Some of them are still very popular in art.
During the twentieth century, numerous new styles in art appeared. The main ones were modernism, symbolism, impressionism, surrealism, cubism, futurism, dadaism, abstractionism, postmodernism.
Besides the fact that the main styles of fine art existed above , there were other subspecies, such as pointillism, Fauvism, primitivism, Cezanism, academicism, Vorticism, fantasy, transavant-garde, neorealism, materialism, social avant-garde, social realism. Styles in art have also appeared, such as conceptualism, hyperrealism, minimalism, pop art, op art, tashism, neoplasticism, metaphysical painting and many others.
Contemporary art does not stand still. New styles in art, new directions and trends appear. Already existing styles continue to develop, acquiring new shades and shapes.