Seven Decades of Contemporary Art Trends

Art historian Cornelia Feye presents an art historical overview from mid-20th century to the present, recognizing geopolitical events reflected in the artwork. From post-war Abstract Expressionist Lee Krasner to street artist Banksy, the series covers major art movements, including color-field painting, assemblage, Conceptual art, and Earth art, to name a few. She concludes by discussing which art movements of the 21st century will have a lasting effect.