Orientation

Between the years of 1916 and about 1935, the art world was uprooted by new ideas. The fundamental definition of what an artist is shifted and in response to the devastation that occurred after the first World War, artists opened their minds to new artistic techniques and methods. In this interactive course, you will learn more about the Dada Movement, the Suprematism and Constructivism Movements, the Art Deco and de Stijl Movements and the Surrealism Movement. You will learn how to tell art from these movements apart, what inspired a particular movement to begin and facts about influential artists involved in the movements. You will also learn about lasting effects these artistic endeavors had on society as a whole.

The timeline below shows the chronological order of major events in the art world during these periods. Click on an entry to learn more about the specific event. Drag the timeline left or right to go forward or backwards in time. When you're done exploring the Timeline, choose a link to get started or start at the beginning with Dadaism!