Secession (art)

Okay kiddo, let me tell you about this topic called secession in art. Have you ever heard of a group of people who live in a certain place, like a state or a country, but want to leave and become their own separate place? That's sort of what secession means.

In the art world, secession refers to a group of artists who want to break away from the mainstream art scene and create their own unique style or way of doing things. It's like they want to start their own club, but for artists.

This happened a lot in the late 1800s and early 1900s in places like Vienna and Munich. A bunch of artists thought that the art being made in their cities was too stuffy and boring, so they decided to create their own group and display their own art. They called themselves "secessionists" because they were seceding, or breaking away, from the mainstream art scene.

The secessionists often used new and unique techniques in their art, like bold colors and simplified shapes. They also wanted their art to be accessible to everyone, not just the super rich who could afford fancy art. So they created their own art exhibitions and magazines to showcase their work.

Sometimes, the mainstream art world didn't take the secessionists seriously and thought their art was silly or weird. But over time, the secessionists became more popular and influential. Their work helped pave the way for modern art movements like Expressionism and Cubism.

So in a nutshell, secession in art means a group of artists breaking away from the mainstream art scene to create their own unique art style and exhibitions. It's like starting your own club for artists who want to do things differently.