Modern Art

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A diverse collage representing 20th-century art movements like Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art, highlighting their enduring cultural significance.

What are 20th Century Art Movements and Their Lasting Impact?

In 1969, Mark Rothko's 'Untitled (Red and Burgundy Over Blue)' sold for $10,515,000, a sum that dwarfed the $40,000 paid for Franz Kline's 'Untitled' a decade prior, illustrating the volatile and rapi

Matteo Ricci·June 5, 2026

A group of diverse modernist artists in a studio, passionately discussing revolutionary art concepts that challenge historical traditions.

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Modern Art History: Defining Modernism and Its Context

When Modernist artists declared a rejection of history and conservative values, they inadvertently set the stage for an art history forever defined by its political and cultural context.

Matteo Ricci·June 4, 2026

A dimly lit art studio with large, vibrant abstract expressionist paintings and visible paint splatters, evoking intense creative energy.

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What Are the Fundamental Principles of Abstract Expressionism?

Abstract Expressionists, in a sense, wallowed in the mire of an orgastic harassment of self, transforming internal turmoil into monumental art, according to Jstor .

Matteo Ricci·May 30, 2026