Medieval ArtArt History Periods
Fauvism Art History Periods refers to an early 20th century art movement characterized by the use of intense color, bold brushwork and simplified forms. The name "Fauves," meaning "wild beasts" in French, was given to this group of artists due to their wild and unconventional approach to painting. Fauvism was one of the first major movements in modern art and it had a significant impact on the development of abstract art. It was led by Henri Matisse and other notable artists such as André Derain, Maurice de Vlaminck, Raoul Dufy and Georges Braque. Their works often depicted landscapes, figures and still life subjects, but they abandoned traditional perspective in favor of a more subjective, expressive style. Fauvist paintings are known for their vibrant, non-naturalistic colors, visible brushstrokes, and decorative patterns. This movement was short-lived, lasting only from 1904 to 1908, but it paved the way for other modern art movements such as Cubism and Expressionism.