Modernism Oil Paintings 1910-1945

Modernist oil paintings from 1910 to 1945 reflect a bold departure from traditional representation, embracing abstraction, experimentation, and a reimagining of form and perspective.

Influenced by rapid societal change, industrialization, and global conflict, artists like Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Marc Chagall explored new visual languages through Cubism, Surrealism, and Precisionism. These works often emphasized individual perception, symbolism, and innovation, challenging viewers to see the world in new and unconventional ways. With vivid colors, fragmented forms, and emotionally charged compositions, Modernist oil paintings captured the spirit of a world in transition, forever altering the course of visual art.