Art History and Global Traditions · 1400–Present
Modernism and the Break with Tradition
Analyzing the radical shifts in art during the 20th century, from Impressionism to Abstract Expressionism.
Key Questions
- 1Why did artists begin to move away from realistic representation?
- 2How did the World Wars influence the mood and subject matter of modern art?
- 3What defines something as art if it no longer requires technical realism?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Visual Arts: Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing - Grade 11ON: Visual Arts: Foundations - Grade 11
Grade: Grade 11
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Art History and Global Traditions
Period: 1400–Present
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