The early style of America artists was based primarily on English painting. Though several American artists became well known in the 19th century, it was only in the 20th century that the United States began to have a major influence on the international art world.

The first prominent art movement in the United States was Realism, which depicted contemporary social realities and the lives of ordinary people. Abstract Expressionism was the first specifically American movement to achieve international influence. It emphasized on conveying strong emotional or expressive content through abstraction.

It was followed by the Pop Art movement, which was characterized by use of recognizable imagery from popular culture like advertisements, celebrities and comic book characters. U.S. also played a major role in Modernism, Neo-Expressionism and Graffiti Art.

Many of the best known artists of the modern era come from the United States including the Realist Edward Hopper, the Modernist Georgia O’Keeffe, the Abstract Expressionist Jackson Pollock, the Pop Artist Andy Warhol and the Graffiti Artist Keith Haring. Know more about visual art of the United States through the 10 most famous American artists and their masterpieces.

Location: visit London Mithraeum Bloomberg SPACE at 12 Walbrook, City of London, EC4N 8AA. Nearest station: Bank.
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