LATER EUROPE & AMERICAS PART 1
1750 CE - 1900 CE

Theories & Interpretations

• The late 19th century was a period of rapid industrialization, urbanization, and artistic experimentation

• Art and architecture reflected new technologies, social changes, and challenged tradition, paving the way for modernism in the 20th century

• Growth of cities lead to new materials and techniques in architecture such as iron, steel, glass as seen in departement stores and skyscrappers

• Photography, printing, and factory-made materials influenced artistic techniques and accessibility

Style Characteristics

• Artists challenged the strict rules of the academies (French Academy)  resulting in the birth of "isms" or periods of time where artists experimented with unique styles and artistic identity, known as movements