Overview
Avant Garde refers to innovative and experimental art, music, and literature that seeks to challenge established norms and provoke thought. Emerging in the late 19th century and gaining momentum through the 20th century, this movement encompasses various styles, including Surrealism, Dada, and Futurism, often reflecting societal shifts and the tumult of war. Notable figures include [[marcel-duchamp|Marcel Duchamp]], whose work questioned the very definition of art, and [[andy-warhol|Andy Warhol]], who brought avant-garde ideas into the pop art realm.