movement
In art, a movement is a group of artists who share similar ideas, styles, or goals during a specific time. It describes a trend or a period in art history, such as Impressionism or Pop Art.
Examples
3 of 5I like the colors used in this art movement.
I like the colors used in this art movement.
The Impressionist movement changed how artists paint light.
The Impressionist movement changed how artists paint light.
What's your favorite art movement from the 20th century?
What's your favorite art movement from the 20th century?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of artists 'moving' art in a new direction together; that is an art movement.
Quick Quiz
Impressionism is a very famous ________ in the history of art.
Correct!
The correct answer is: movement
Examples
I like the colors used in this art movement.
everydayI like the colors used in this art movement.
The Impressionist movement changed how artists paint light.
formalThe Impressionist movement changed how artists paint light.
What's your favorite art movement from the 20th century?
informalWhat's your favorite art movement from the 20th century?
The professor lectured on the Surrealist movement yesterday.
academicThe professor lectured on the Surrealist movement yesterday.
Our gallery is focusing on a new movement in digital art.
businessOur gallery is focusing on a new movement in digital art.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
a movement in art
a movement in art
part of a movement
part of a movement
the modernist movement
the modernist movement
Often Confused With
Motion refers to the physical act of moving, while movement in this context refers to a social or artistic trend.
Usage Notes
Use this word when talking about a group of artists who work in a similar way or follow the same philosophy.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'move' instead of 'movement' when describing a historical group of artists.
Memory Tip
Think of artists 'moving' art in a new direction together; that is an art movement.
Word Origin
From the Old French 'movement' and Latin 'movere', meaning 'to move'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Art movements often reflect major social or political changes happening in the world at that time.
Quick Quiz
Impressionism is a very famous ________ in the history of art.
Correct!
The correct answer is: movement
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More art words
painting
A1A painting is a picture that someone makes using paint. It is usually created on a surface like paper or canvas and is considered a piece of art.
sculpture
A1A sculpture is a three-dimensional piece of art made by shaping or carving materials like stone, wood, metal, or clay. Unlike a painting, you can walk around a sculpture and see it from many different angles.
sketch
A1A simple drawing that is done quickly and without many details. It is often used as a rough draft or a plan for a more finished piece of art.
portrait
A1A portrait is a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, usually focusing on the face and shoulders. It is created to show what the person looks like and often to express their personality.
landscape
A1A landscape is a painting, photograph, or view of a wide area of land. In art, it usually shows natural scenes like mountains, trees, and rivers instead of people.
still life
A1A still life is a type of art, such as a painting or photograph, that shows objects that do not move. Common subjects include everyday items like fruit, flowers, bottles, or bowls.
cubism
A1Cubism is a style of modern art that shows objects and people as simple geometric shapes like cubes, triangles, and circles. Instead of looking realistic from one side, the art shows the subject from many different angles at the same time.
surrealism
A1Surrealism is a style of art and literature that mixes real objects in strange or impossible ways, like in a dream. It aims to show the power of the imagination and the hidden thoughts of the mind.
contemporary art
A1Contemporary art is art produced at the present period in time. It includes works made by artists living today and reflects the issues of our modern world.
easel
A1An easel is a wooden or metal frame that stands on three legs. It is used to hold a canvas or a board while an artist is painting or drawing on it.
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