1960s–present: Craft and activism combined, emphasizing social justice through handmade objects; artists: Betsy Greer, Natalie Chanin; artworks: Craftivist Projects, Wearable Art.

Craftivism

1970s–1990s: Pop-surrealist, cartoonish aesthetic; artists: Mark Ryden, Robert Williams; artworks: The Tree of Life, Super Cartoon.

Lowbrow

1960s–1970s: Interdisciplinary performances merging art, music, and theater; artists: Nam June Paik, George Maciunas; artworks: TV Buddha, Fluxkit.

Fluxus

1920s–1950s: Focused on everyday American life, regional landscapes, and social issues; artists: Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton; artworks: American Gothic, The Arts of Life in America.

American Scene painting

1880–1915: Focused on subdued colors, atmospheric landscapes, and tonal harmony; artists: James McNeill Whistler, John Henry Twachtman; artworks: Nocturne in Black and Gold, Springtime.

Tonalism

Late 19th century: Naturalism depicted realistic, everyday life and environment; artists: Jules Bastien-Lepage, Gustave Courbet; artworks: Haymaking, The Stone Breakers.

Naturalism

1960s–1980s: Return to figurative imagery after abstraction; artists: Fernando Botero, Antonio López García; artworks: Woman with Mirror, La Gran Familia.

Neo-figurative

1877–1906: American artists breaking from National Academy conventions; focus on realism and innovation; artists: Childe Hassam, Thomas Eakins; artworks: The Avenue in the Rain, The Swimming Hole.

Society of American Artists

1911–1913: Focused on intimate urban scenes and everyday life in London; artists: Walter Sickert, Harold Gilman; artworks: Ennui, Interior with Two Women.

Camden Town Group

1960s–1970s: Focused on process and materials over final product; artists: Eva Hesse, Richard Serra; artworks: Hang Up, Tilted Arc.

Process art