If you’re looking to add some new art pieces to your home, consider branching out from your typical art choices and try a new genre. There are so many genres of art to explore, and it can be nice to feature a variety of art styles in your home.

Whether you’re an art collector or simply someone who loves learning about new art styles, it can be fun to educate yourself on new genres. You may just find a new favorite artist! If you’re interested to learn more about different genres of art, continue reading as we give examples from our collection of original artwork.

Cubism

Cubism is a genre of art made popular in the early 20th century. Cubism is characterized by the use of geometric shapes and interlocking planes to create an image. The lack of single-point perspective gives the art a flattened appearance that combines multiple viewpoints. This art style has a fragmented, geometric style that is easily recognizable. One of the most famous examples of cubist artists is the late Pablo Picasso. He is well-known for his iconic cubist paintings and is often seen as the face of popular cubism.

The Woman in the Garden by N.Achmallah

Still Life by Q.E. Hoang

Pop Art

Pop art is a genre of art from the 1950’s and 60’s that is aptly named, as it draws its inspiration from pop culture. This style of art is characterized by its vibrant compositions of images from popular culture such as magazines, comic books, and even everyday items. The ideology behind pop art is that inspiration can be gleaned from all around us. The first pop artist that often comes to mind is Andy Warhol. He was known for his vibrant paintings and the use of iconic everyday items such as the Campbells’ soup can and pop icons such as Marilyn Monroe.

Marilyn Monroe by V. Vesselinov

Queen Elizabeth II by D. Shue

Surrealism

Surrealism is an avant-garde art movement from the 20th century. Surrealism sought to explore the fantastical and often unrealistic images of the unconscious mind. It often features irrational juxtapositions of images and subjects. When we think of surrealism, famous artist Salvador Dali’s works often come to mind. His use of dream-like landscapes and unusual figures are a great example of surrealism.

Flowing Sighs by S. Boskamp

Sequence of Life by M. Llanes

Impressionism

Impressionism is a genre of art that became popular in the late 19th century in France. Impressionism seeks to capture the feeling of a moment by using small, thin brushstrokes and a particular emphasis on capturing the light in a scene. The emphasis on natural light is one of the main defining features of the genre and the art is often focused on depicting a moment captured in time. Two of the most famous impressionist artists are Claude Monet and Edgar Degas. Their paintings are both known for their diffused, soft brushstrokes and beautiful depiction of natural light in a scene.

Opening Night by S. Mitchell

Enchanted Falls by K. Halvorsen

Photorealism

Photorealism is a genre of art where the subject is depicted in an extremely realistic manner. The end result looks like it could be a photograph, with extremely accurate detailing and lighting. The primary goal of photorealism is to capture the essence of the subject as if the artist is taking a photograph. With photorealistic art, it’s often difficult to tell whether the artwork is a painting or a photograph. Famous photorealistic artists include Chuck Close and Ralph Goings. Both artists paint in a way that captures the finest details of their subjects, giving them a lifelike appearance.

The Labyrinth by M. Green

Crying Girl by G. Boersma

Exploring new art genres is a great way to discover new favorite artists and artwork. You can also draw inspiration from art pieces to help complement your interior decor. By showcasing a variety of different art genres in your home, you add complexity and visual interest to each room. If you’d like to browse new genres of art, shop art on our online gallery. Zatista’s online art gallery is home to thousands of original paintings from a wide selection of genres and artists across the globe.