How do art movements begin?

Art movements generally emerge from a specific time and place, based on the interests of a group of artists. They can emerge organically, from artists who are interested in the same aesthetic and concepts, or they can develop around a central figure or institution. read more

See Art periods for a chronological list.. This is a list of art movements in alphabetical order. These terms, helpful for curricula or anthologies, evolved over time to group artists who are often loosely related. read more

An art movement is a tendency or style in art with a specific common philosophy or goal, followed by a group of artists during a restricted period of time, (usually a few months, years or decades) or, at least, with the heyday of the movement defined within a number of years. read more