Avant-garde refers to innovative or experimental ideas, art forms, or movements that challenge traditional norms. It often pushes boundaries and seeks to break new ground in artistic expression.
Imagine avant-garde as a fashion designer who creates unique clothing designs that defy conventional styles. They use unconventional materials, bold patterns, and unexpected shapes to make a statement.
Surrealism: An artistic movement characterized by dreamlike imagery, irrational juxtapositions, and an exploration of the subconscious mind.
Dadaism: An avant-garde movement that emerged during World War I which rejected logic and reason while embracing chaos and absurdity.
Cubism: A revolutionary art movement pioneered by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque that depicts objects from multiple viewpoints simultaneously through geometric shapes.
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