The European Avant-Garde

The European Avant-Garde refers to innovative art movements from late 19th to early 20th century Europe that challenged traditional techniques and ideas. Artists sought to break conventions, experimenting with abstract forms, new perspectives, and unconventional materials to express modern life and individual vision. Movements like Cubism, Surrealism, and Futurism emerged, pushing boundaries in art, literature, and culture. The Avant-Garde aimed to provoke thought, question norms, and inspire change, greatly influencing the development of modern art and culture.