Art changes of the twentieth century Name Institution Tutor Date Art changes of the twentieth century Introduction The twentieth century brought with it many social and developmental changes. In comparison to the previous century, the rate at which changes occurred was significantly higher than in the past. The modern world as we know it was at the peak of its growth during this period. Transportation, technology and the spread of the internet were some of the changes that brought about important inventions and impacts in people’s lives. Most people would argue that the most important development in the twentieth century was transportation while others would argue that it was technology and the invention of computers. Apart from important developments, this century also experienced challenges caused by conflict and economic constraints. After a relatively peaceful 19th century, the outbreak of the first and second World Wars changed the aspect of life that was viewed by artists in the 19th century. In order to escape the horrors of war and economic depression, artists began to create artwork that abstracted life as it was before the challenges (Henderson 45). Social and cultural change was also evident during this century. These changes brought about changes in art as well. Technology brought with it new artistic materials and themes. Subject matters in artwork were mostly influenced by world affairs as they unfolded. Themes of space, time and represen...