Figure and space in post-1980 western art

In the text of this work, first of all, the concept of space is emphasized. The use of figures and spaces on the basis of movements and styles from prehistory to modernism has been mentioned in general. The first half of the 20th century is generally discussed in the study, which started to gain depth with modernism. The transition process from modernism to postmodernism in the 1960s was examined, and the leading figurative works of today's artists were examined. Transitions have been made over time, and contemporary works of artists working both within a movement and individually, have been examined by focusing on the new figuration exhibitions, the London School, and the New Expressionism on the basis of the 80s, especially in the 60s that created the 80s. In addition, the Leipzig School, which came to the fore with the emergence of the artists who studied in Leipzig in the 90s in the 2000s, and the international group exhibitions of artists from different countries who have been visible in figurative painting recently, today's artists were examined in certain categories, taking into account the subjects they chose. In this context, many important art manifestos, artists' own discourses, initiatives, schools and the following exhibitions, formations and publications were used. Keywords: Figure, Space, Contemporary Art, Postmodern, Painting