Section 1
European Art in the Early 20th Century
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The early 20th century was marked by rapid industrial, economic, social and cultural change, which influenced the worldview of many and set the stage for new artistic movements.
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The Fauves were a group of early twentieth-century Modern artists based in Paris whose works challenged Impressionist values.
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As one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso is widely known for his involvement in Cubism and Primitivism.
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Futurism and Constructivism developed from Cubism in Italy and Russia respectively.
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German Expressionism refers to a number of related creative movements beginning before WWI and peaking in Berlin during the 1920s.
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Modern abstract sculpture developed alongside other avant-garde movements of the early 20th century like Cubism and Surrealism.
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Dada and Surrealism were multidisciplinary cultural movements of the European avant-garde that emerged in Zurich and Paris respectively during the time of WWI.