Emerging in the early twentieth century, Modernism, Cubism, and Minimalism redefined how art could see and express the world. From the fractured perspectives of Picasso and Braque to the clean restraint of Agnes Martin and Ellsworth Kelly, these movements broke away from tradition to explore structure, perception, and the essence of form. Together, they shaped a visual language that continues to influence contemporary design — bold, balanced, and endlessly forward-looking.