The early 20th century was marked by rapid industrial, economic, social and cultural change, which influenced the worldview of many and set the stage for new artistic movements.
The Fauves were a group of early twentieth-century Modern artists based in Paris whose works challenged Impressionist values.
As one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso is widely known for his involvement in Cubism and Primitivism.
Futurism and Constructivism developed from Cubism in Italy and Russia respectively.
German Expressionism refers to a number of related creative movements beginning before WWI and peaking in Berlin during the 1920s.
Modern abstract sculpture developed alongside other avant-garde movements of the early 20th century like Cubism and Surrealism.
Dada and Surrealism were multidisciplinary cultural movements of the European avant-garde that emerged in Zurich and Paris respectively during the time of WWI.