Viennese Secession

The Viennese Secession was an art movement in Vienna around 1897-1918 that sought to challenge traditional styles and encourage innovation. Artists like Gustav Klimt aimed to break away from academic restrictions, creating work that was modern, expressive, and often decorative. They formed the Vienna Secession group to promote new ideas in painting, architecture, and design, emphasizing individual creativity and the fusion of art with everyday life. The movement is known for its distinctive, ornate style and its influence on Modernism, marking a shift toward more experimental and abstract art in early 20th-century Vienna.