The early 20th century was a period of rapid change for society in all areas. Up until then, fine art had been reserved for the wealthy and noble classes. Painters were expected to follow strict rules regarding subject matter and technique. Hence, with the emergence of movements such as Cubism, Dadaism and Bauhaus, artists began to break free from these constraints.
Cubism teaches us to consider multiple perspectives of objects, Dada shows how art does not have to be “neat” or “perfect” and how we can use art to critique social constructs/issues and Bauhaus demonstrates how art and function can work cohesively to improve daily life. This shift broke open the exclusivity of fine art.
Where the expression of creativity was once limited to the wealthy, has now become open to people of all classes, showcasing how anyone can be an artist. Furthermore, we learn that creativity thrives when boundaries are questioned, as often innovation derives from thinking outside the box.