A term often used synonymously with minimalism, it refers to a style of art and literature characterised by the portrayal of subjects in a direct and exact manner without using devices that suggest an additional or hidden meaning, such as metaphor, symbolism, idealism and stylisation.
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A style associated with postmodern trends in visual art, music and literature, pastiche indicates works of art that imitate or…
The style of cave temple architecture developed under the patronage of the Pallava king Mahendravarman I, characterised by simplicity of…
An artistic movement that emerged in the 1960s which prioritised the concept behind an artwork over the finished work itself.…
A number of painting styles that gained popularity in English salons during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901), such as…
The European interpretation of Chinese and East Asian decorative arts, design, literature and culture, characterised by extreme decoration, stylised objects…
Similar to multimedia art, this is a term used to describe interdisciplinary works of art that collapsed existing genres of…
Artistic mode which depicts visual forms derived from real-world objects — often, though not always, rendered through observation. Also called…
Style of architectural design characterised by lightweight, rectilinear structures using industrial materials such as steel, concrete and glass, often featuring…