French art movements

French art movements reflect evolving ideas and styles over time. Impressionism (late 1800s) focused on capturing fleeting moments and light with loose brushwork. Post-Impressionists like Van Gogh explored deeper emotion and bold color. Fauvism (early 1900s) used vivid, non-naturalistic colors to express feeling. Cubism, pioneered by Picasso, fragmented objects into geometric shapes, challenging perspective. Surrealism (1920s) sought to depict the unconscious mind through dream-like imagery. These movements showcase France’s role in pioneering innovative approaches that transformed modern art, emphasizing emotion, abstraction, and new perspectives.