European Avant-garde in 7 Minutes: Non-Western Art Influence

African sculptures, Oceanic ritual masks, Japanese woodblock prints…Today, you can turn to Google to see thousands of pieces of artwork from around the world. However, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, non-Western art just started to make its way to Europe. Works from abroad fascinated European artists with their beautiful aesthetics, subtle color palettes, unique perspectives, and non-traditional subject matters. Their influence was so significant that one could feasibly argue that 20th-century Modernism would not exist without them. In this video, let’s find out how Non-Western art manifested itself in the works of avant-garde European artists. #Avantgarde #Art #CuriousMuse ----------------------------------------- CREDITS: Research & Script: Inna Logunova Copyrighting: Matthew Jones Voiceover: Caleb Mertz Video Production: IK Video Prod FOLLOW: ► Instagram: ► Facebook: