Art of the United Kingdom
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| The [[Young British Artists]] movement, which includes [[Damien Hirst]], [[Sarah Lucas]], [[Gary Hume]], [[Michael Landy]], [[Gavin Turk]], [[Georgina Starr]] and [[Tracey Emin]], is perhaps the most prominent group of visual artists to come from Britain since the [[Pre-Raphaelites]]. Their work is largely [[conceptual art]], and is frequently controversial, many say sensationalist - though often reflective of the way in which modern art is forced to gain public attention. Several British art groups have been formed in opposition to the YBA, such as the [[Stuckism|Stuckists]]. Since 1984, the annual [[Turner Prize]] has been awarded to a leading (and usually controversial) contemporary British artist under 50. | The [[Young British Artists]] movement, which includes [[Damien Hirst]], [[Sarah Lucas]], [[Gary Hume]], [[Michael Landy]], [[Gavin Turk]], [[Georgina Starr]] and [[Tracey Emin]], is perhaps the most prominent group of visual artists to come from Britain since the [[Pre-Raphaelites]]. Their work is largely [[conceptual art]], and is frequently controversial, many say sensationalist - though often reflective of the way in which modern art is forced to gain public attention. Several British art groups have been formed in opposition to the YBA, such as the [[Stuckism|Stuckists]]. Since 1984, the annual [[Turner Prize]] has been awarded to a leading (and usually controversial) contemporary British artist under 50. | ||
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British art is the art of the island of Great Britain. The term normally includes British artists as well as expatriates settled in Britain. Art of the United Kingdom is relatively detailed, as most styles, tones, and subject matters have been used by British artists.
The English Renaissance, starting in the early 16th century, was a parallel to the Italian Renaissance, but did not develop in exactly the same way. It was mainly concerned with music and literature; in art and architecture the change was not as clearly defined as in the continent. Painters from the continent continued to find work in Britain, and brought the new styles with them, especially the Flemish and Italian Renaissance styles.
As a reaction to abstract expressionism, pop art emerged originally in England at the end of the 1950s.
New York-born Sir Jacob Epstein was a pioneer of modern sculpture, boldly challenging taboos through his public works.
Notable visual artists from the United Kingdom include John Constable, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, William Blake and J.M.W. Turner. In the 20th century, Francis Bacon, David Hockney, Bridget Riley, and the pop artists Richard Hamilton and Peter Blake were of note.
More recently, the so-called Young British Artists have gained some notoriety, particularly Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin.
Notable illustrators include Aubrey Beardsley, Roger Hargreaves, and Beatrix Potter.
Notable arts institutions include the Allied Artists' Association, Royal College of Art, Artists' Rifles, Royal Society of Arts, New English Art Club, Slade School of Art, Royal Academy, and the Tate Gallery.
Contemporary British art
The Young British Artists movement, which includes Damien Hirst, Sarah Lucas, Gary Hume, Michael Landy, Gavin Turk, Georgina Starr and Tracey Emin, is perhaps the most prominent group of visual artists to come from Britain since the Pre-Raphaelites. Their work is largely conceptual art, and is frequently controversial, many say sensationalist - though often reflective of the way in which modern art is forced to gain public attention. Several British art groups have been formed in opposition to the YBA, such as the Stuckists. Since 1984, the annual Turner Prize has been awarded to a leading (and usually controversial) contemporary British artist under 50.
Underrated
