Q.1- Who art the best artists of Modernism?

Pablo Picasso
Anita Malfatti
Henri Matisse
Piet Mondrian
Édouard Manet

These are some best artists of this art style wherein Pablo Picasso is very renowned for his artwork then Anita Malfatti comes with his unique style. 

Both Pablo Picasso and Anita Malfatti are counted among the pioneers of this art style during this time.

Besides them, Henri Matisse has also given a significant contribution to this art. The paintings of Piet Mondrian is also very beautiful. And the depictions of Édouard Manet are a little bit different from mainstream paintings.

In a nutshell, Pablo Picasso  and Anita Malfatti are the artists of Modernism whose paintings are used commercially. 

And the paintings of Henri Matisse and Piet Mondrian also remain in high demand in the advertisement industry.

But if you are an art lover and your budget is less then you should prefer the painting of Édouard Manet.

Q.2- Which are the best paintings of Modernism?

We are Making a New World
Nighthawks
American Gothic
Le bonheur de vivre
Chop Suey (painting)

“We are Making a New World” is one of the most important artworks of Modernism which remains in high demand in the advertisement industry.

And “Nighthawks” is the second painting that comes in this category, the beauty of “We are Making a New World” and “Nighthawks” is still intact.

Along with these paintings, “American Gothic” and “Le bonheur de vivre” are also known for their beauty. If you see “American Gothic”, it is unique in comparison with other pictures of Modernism.

Overall, these all paintings have been made during the Modernism movement. The artist of “Le bonheur de vivre” had also made this painting during this art movement.

Q.3- If I am a student then what should I know about this art style?

If you are an art student then you should know the following things.

Contents:-

• Early history
  • Origins
  • The beginnings in the late nineteenth century
• Main period
  • Early 20th century to 1930
  • Modernism continues: 1930–1945
• After World War II (mainly the visual and performing arts)
  • Introduction
  • Theatre of the Absurd
  • Pollock and abstract influences
  • International figures from British art
  • In the 1960s after abstract expressionism
  • Pop art
  • Minimalism
    • Postminimalism
    • Collage, assemblage, installations
    • Neo-Dada
    • Performance and happenings
    • Intermedia, multi-media
    • Fluxus
  • Late period
• Modernism in Africa and Asia
• Differences between modernism and postmodernism
• Criticism and hostility to modernism

Indeed, these things would help you in making a good grasp over the content of the Modernism movement.

Q.4- Who is considered the Father of Modernism?

There is no fixed answer because, in the journey of Modernism movement, we see many artists and their paintings in the renaissance of the Modernism movement which played a pivotal role. 

Therefore naming any individual would be insulting other artists.

But if we see the history of Modernism movement, then we can give some artists’ name such as Pablo Picasso, Anita Malfatti, Henri Matisse, Piet Mondrian and Édouard Manet.

Because their contribution to the renaissance of Modernism is huge, these are counted among elite class in the history of this art movement.

Q.5- What is Modernism and what are the best examples of it?

Definition of Modernism 

It is a philosophical art movement, and it includes the activities & creations of art, literature and religious faith in a unique way. “Make it new” was the touchstone of the Modernism. 

The artists of this style believe in innovation, consciousness and futuristic depiction.

Examples of Modernism