The "isms" of Art In the later years of our history we have come to see art progress in many stages. ... They found many of their subjects in life around them rather than in history, which was the accepted source of subject matter. ... They often painted outdoors, rather than in a studio so they could observe nature more directly and set down its most transistory aspects especially the changing light of sun. ... Lastly, it is these series of movements that defines the art of the later years of our history. From realism to impressionism, post-impressionism to modernism, cubism to futuris...

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