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arte moderna

[ˈaɾtʃi moˈdɛɾnɐ]
nounfemininepl: artes modernas
modern art
1. An artistic movement and period characterized by artists' desire to reject traditional styles and experiment with new ways of seeing and representing the world, typically spanning from the late 19th century to mid-20th century
The Museum of Modern Art in New York showcases masterpieces of modern art.
O Museu de Arte Moderna em Nova York exibe obras-primas da arte moderna.
2. Contemporary artistic works and styles that break from classical traditions and embrace innovation, abstraction, and experimentation
She has a passion for modern art and collects abstract paintings.
Ela tem paixão por arte moderna e coleciona pinturas abstratas.
Synonyms
arte contemporâneaarte de vanguardamodernismo artístico
Antonyms
arte clássicaarte tradicionalarte acadêmicaarte renascentista

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arte moderna
Standard usage; commonly used in educational and cultural contexts
São Paulo
arte moderna
Frequently referenced due to the Pinacoteca do Estado and Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP)
Rio de Janeiro
arte moderna
Associated with the Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro
Portugal
arte moderna
Standard usage; same terminology as in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

vanguarda da arte moderna - vanguard of modern art
movimento da arte moderna - modern art movement
museu de arte moderna - museum of modern art
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