Problem: In the Modern era, the purposes and forms of art, as well as the role of the artist, began to be questioned. Discuss some of the ways artists experimented with new styles and techniques, and how these differed from more traditional approaches. Be sure to explain how the historical and cultural context affected their art. How and why did the artist's personal self-expression become important during the Modern period? How did this view of the artist as visionary differ from earlier understandings of the artist's role?