Description: Until this time, artists and their painting techniques had followed a predictable path. They stayed within the accepted guidelines of what was considered talented painting and dared not stray from the norm. They knew that if they did go beyond the boundries of good taste and good art, they would be banished from the artistic community and never... ( +expand to view full text )

Description: Until this time, artists and their painting techniques had followed a predictable path. They stayed within the accepted guidelines of what was considered talented painting and dared not stray from the norm. They knew that if they did go beyond the boundries of good taste and good art, they would be banished from the artistic community and never sell their work again.