Modernism

Modernism, known for its pursuit of beauty through innovation and breaking with tradition, emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Influenced by the Japanese art movement ukiyo-e and its European evolution called japanism , modernism absorbed the simplicity and elegance of Japanese forms.

In France , modernism manifested itself as Art Nouveau , with prominent figures such as Alphonse Mucha and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, who used sinuous lines and natural motifs.

In Germany, became known as Art Nouveau , with artists like Peter Behrens and Otto Eckmann, who promoted the use of modern typography and innovative graphic design.

In Italy , the Nuova Art was represented by painters such as Galileo Chini and Giuseppe Sommaruga, who merged decorative elements with architecture.

In England , the Modern Style included artists like Aubrey Beardsley and Charles Rennie Mackintosh, whose works were characterized by organic and geometric design.

Modernism influenced later artistic movements such as cubism , the futurism and the expressionism ,transforming the perception of art and its role in society. Pablo Picasso , Georges Braque and Vasili Kandinsky are three of the most representative painters of these movements, continuing the legacy of innovation and disruption that modernism had established. This evolution of modernism in various countries reflects the adaptability and lasting impact of the movement on the global artistic landscape.