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From classical masterpieces to contemporary installations, explore the expressions that have shaped cultures, sparked emotions, and inspired generations.
Art Nouveau introduced a dynamic and innovative style in the visual arts. Here are ten artists who made significant contributions to this movement.
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s posters were catalogs of the most famous performers of his time and precursors to the Pop Art movement.
Impressionists like Edgar Degas experimented with photography and inspired a photographic movement that aimed to convey the same effects as their groundbreaking paintings.
Apart from painting, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec enjoyed studying and collecting Japanese art.
Fondation Louis Vuitton’s collection in Paris includes a variety of modern and contemporary art, with a focus on Expressionism, Pop Art, and contemplative artworks.
Picasso’s famous works combined influences taken from Rembrandt van Rijn, Antiquity, African art, and radical modernism.
Socialist Realism illustrated Soviet ideology and values, work ethics, and milestones in Soviet citizens’ lives. For decades, it served effectively as a tool of propaganda.
Modern artists like Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso found inspiration in Greek and Roman mythology and even associated themselves with its heroes.