Art Movements

Write about some of the major art movements that also happened to coincide with the World Wars; You can focus on the years before, during, and after World War I, World War II, or both as a comparison.

You’ll be writing about 5 examples. Choose 2 examples from the attached study guide, and another 3 examples that are not included in the study guide.

Your paper should discuss the following:

  • What art movements would you focus on and why?
  • How are they representative of the effects of war and the attempt to raise public awareness?
  • How does the art movement and/or artwork reflect the technology, ideas, and innovations of the period?
  • Is there any evidence of influence from one period to another? If so, how can you tell in the examples you chose?