Modern and Post Modern Art

The Modern Art movement began roughly in the mid-1800's as somewhat of an experiment.  This era allowed artists to create art for the sake of art. Because of this, very different pieces and styles began to emerge. 

Pablo Picasso

Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, 1907

One of the most notable, and widely recognized Modern Artists is Pablo Picasso.  The above painting, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, was essentially the first of its kind, sparking Cubism.

Pablo Picasso

Guernica, 1937

The above painting was created as a political reaction to the Nazi's devastating casual bombing practice on the Basque town of Guernica during Spanish Civil War.

Jackson Pollock

Untitled 

Unlike Modern, Postmodern art is art for the sake of ideas. Innovation, style and originality are less important than the idea conveyed by each work. However, this is only a generalization, as Jackson Pollock demonstrates other movements that grew out of Postmodernism.  

Jackson Pollock

Number 26, 1951

Pollock's style and unconventional method of painting was radical, at the time. 

Jackson Pollock

Blue Poles: Number II, 1952