Modernism refers to the large movement in Western arts around 1850. It was characterized by the deliberate departure, the gradual development, interests and accomplishments of those who felt the old-fashioned forms of art were becoming incompetent and outdated in the new advanced world. Modernism literally rejects all styles of the past to explore and create artworks that better reflect modern society. So Modernists explore new type of paints, creations, materials, ideas, rather than traditional arts. In this era it was obvious that women were pushed out of mostly all spectrums, however female artists have had a huge influence on the art world. The story of women that rejected the traditional form of arts has been the most interesting and inspiring to many. When it comes to the world of fine arts, history has paid much attention to male artists, rather than female artists. From the beginning of the Middle Ages to post modernism, women have come a long way in their development of art, and rights as women as a whole. Mostly all female artists went through a great deal of obstacles just to be recognized in the art world. The female body has always been a topic of discussion in the art world; so that why the female artists who had chosen to disregard arts’ old fashion ways have shown modernism and the female body’s identity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suzanne Valadon

The Blue Room 1923