...1870-1890. The characteristics of Impressionist painters focused on the way that light portrayed objects. Impressionist painters used bright paint colors and short brush strokes. The Impressionists painted real-life scenes and subjects and often painted outdoors. The Impressionist painters wanted to capture the happenings of the everyday normal world and expressed their feelings which was captured in their artwork. During the Impressionist era premixed paint was introduced, which made it easier for artists to work outdoors. Some of the most famous painters from the Impressionist period are listed below: Claude Monet – the most famous Impressionist painter. The Impressionism movement was actually named after Claude Monet based on his painting “Impression, Sunrise” which was exhibited in 1874. Mary Cassatt, Paul Cezanne, Camille Pissarro, Edouard Manet, Pierre Renoir, Edgar Degas. The social conditions at the beginning of the Impressionist Era were undergoing extreme changes in France. “Impressionism took root as a reaction against the government sanctioned academic painting that dominated French art in the first half of the 19th century. A.2 The Post-Impressionist period took place in the 1880’s-1900’s. The Post-Impressionist artists were highly influenced by the Impressionist artists. The Post-Impressionist artists strived to capture the emotion and had a more free style type of painting than the Impressionist painters did. Some of the classic...
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...Impressionism are very unique periods within the art movement and heavily influenced 21st century art. Impressionist Artists were viewed as “radicals” or breakaway artist for their rejection of the traditional cultural climate of the times. Prior to the impressionist, during the post 1848 Revolution period of Napoleon III period, the “Realist” movement had been the dominant political and socially accepted artistic flavor. Realist subjects encompassed normal working class people and real life themes as seen through the eyes of the observer. Impressionist moved away from the rigid structure of Realism (Realist Academicism) and the enforced bounds regarding choice of subject matter. Impressionist began canvassing outdoors and chose objects such as flowers, birds, animals, and people in natural light settings (Denvir, 1990). Impressionists took advantage of premixed paints, which allowed artists to work more spontaneously, both outdoors and indoors. The use of vibrant colors and light made impressionist paintings appealing works of art. Prior to Impressionism, artist topics and pictures were mostly history based and stayed within the context of what was socially acceptable during the Napoleon III time period. Additionally, the art of the period was monitored and controlled by the Académie des Beaux-Arts, whom held an annual art show called the “Salon de Paris”. This show featured artists work and was judged based upon the standards of the Académie, which at the time was still “Realism”...
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...Spring 2014 Impressionist Exhibit The spring 2014 exhibit in the National Gallery in London will be that of “Color theory in the Impressionist era.” It will explore the deeper meanings, techniques, and goals the artists of that time were trying to accomplish regarding color. The goals of this exhibit will be to inform the audience about the selective methods in which the colors were chosen and presented, and why the artists chose them. The idea of color, especially in the Impressionist Era, has been essential in understanding the art of this time which has sparked us to create this years exhibit. We find it vital to the art community as well as the common museumgoer that this information be displayed. We find this collection to be important to our gallery because the impressionist style was that of emotion, radicality, and at the time, derogatory content. We feel that the harsh backlash of the mainstream consensus to the style makes it far more important in how art was to be considered and created in the future. The artists accomplished in capturing the emotion of the scene, with the short broken strokes, and especially through their color selection. Artists such as Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, and many others will be on display, with pieces that epitomize the use of color in this era. Spanning from the creation of this style, to when it became the Post Impressionism era, it will give the viewer a sense of the evolution of the styles and techniques used by the artists...
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...Impressionism, the Benchmark of Post Impressionism Marvin Johnson WGU November 09, 2014 I Impressionism and Post Impressionism In France, by the conclusion of the nineteenth century many changes were arising. The social and political arenas were in an uprise. This environment made way for diversities among the artistic styles of the day. It encouraged artist to display their abilities and uniqueness in masterpieces of art, music, and theater. Visual arts, such as photography and film-making gained appreciation. As Impressionism broke away from traditional art, it was regarded as controversial originally and endangered the worth of fine art. Impressionism expressed a fresh approach to creativity rather than just replicating the style and techniques of the artists of the day. Not long after the impressionists were finally accepted, the post-impressionists artistic styles arose. These artists learned from their predecessors, but rebelled in a different direction. Their purpose was to restore a sense of order and constructive organization to art of painting. The connection between Impressionism and Post- impressionism is the one art form gleaned from the other, but was persistent in making modifications that expressed their own unique way of projecting the own expressions into their artwork. Through the 1870’s and 1880’s, times were shifting in France. There was a greater awareness in industrialization. Manufactures and factories replaced the common...
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...December 2014 In 1874, a group known as the Anonymous Society of Painters, Sculptors, Printmakers organized in Paris, that created the first impressionist exhibition (Samu, 2004). This group championed exhibitions throughout the 1880’s, and it created an awareness that was opposed by the conventional art community throughout France. Claude Monet was an impressionist artist, and he created a work of art known as Sunrise. Claude Monet gave the name impressionism to the art form because a critic of his stated his painting was a sketch or an “impression” (Samu, 2004). Most of the paintings during this era were panoramas or outdoor scenes. My Uncle John is an impressionist painter. He enjoyed this period of art, so he decided to model his style after the impressionist era. He was drawn to this because the artists seemed to create their techniques focusing on light and how it impacted images. The method for this type of painting consisted of short irregular broken strokes with vivacious light and colors, which added breadth to the paintings. The phenomenon of transistorizes was realized through impressionism. When an artist ventures out into the wilderness with his equipment and attempts to capture every detail visible to them they are in a heightened state of mind as compared to an artist who sits in their studio painting (Collins, 2012). There were many changes that took place in the political, economic and social climates. The industrial revolution...
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...Impressionism Unit 5 IP Michele Jones HUMA205 American InterContinental University August 22, 2013 Abstract When artists decided to paint “impressions” of what the eye actually sees, rather than what the mind knows, is when Impressionism was born. This paper will examine three works of art from the Impressionist Era. The works will be compared in regards to styles and content, also aesthetic qualities and any possible symbolic significance. Impressionism Impressionism is a style of art that allows the artists to paint “impressions” of what the eye actually sees, rather than what the mind knows. Artists often used small dabs of color that appear merely as separate strokes of paint when seen close up, yet become lively depictions of subjects when seen at a distance (Frank, 2011). The Impressionist movement transformed French painting in the second half of the nineteenth century (Auricchio, 2004). [pic] The Arrival of the Normandy Train, by Claude Monet The Arrival of the Normandy Train, by Claude Monet is an Impressionist style painting. The artists attempt to capture the subjective impression of light in a scene (Artcylopedia, n.d.). It is typical of Impressionist artists to use modern life as there subjects, in this painting Monet is capturing a day at a train station. The shape of the train station and the billowing smoke from the trains keep bringing the viewers eyes up to the center of the painting. ...
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...Memo Rodolfo J. Nodal Prof. R. Henry HUM112 11/11/13 Abstract The following essay will identify three examples of each, 19th century Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings and seeks to explain how these works fall into the two distinct styles. I we will explain to my boss, who has assigned me the task of managing the art budget and selecting six works to be displayed at the new corporate office, the historical significance of each piece, a description of each piece; with images were possible, and it’s probable placement in a corporate office setting. I will also offer my thoughts as to how each piece is likely to be consistent with our corporate image. I will analyze some possible symbolisms and characteristics of each painting we deem to be appropriate with our company image and business model within the Travel Retail Industry. TO: Mr. Joseph G. Shill Chief Financial Officer Global Travel Group, LLC FROM: R.J. Nodal Corp. Office Art Budget & Art Selections - 2013 Dear Mr. Shill, Thank you for entrusting me with the selection and management of the artwork for our new corporate office. I have narrowed my focus to the late 19th century French Masters of the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist era. These works are arguably some of the most recognizable in the world and the Impressionist art movement is considered to be the father of most modern art. The works chosen are In line with our corporate image and company culture of...
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...event, animals, people, and objects. There are many different ways or techniques artist can use to paint. The ones we are going to talk to about in this paper are Impressionism and Post Impressionism. A. Impressionism started in the late 19th century around 1874 in Paris, France. It was started by a group called the Anonymous Society of Painters, Sculptors, Printmakers, etc. The founding members of this group included Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, and Camille Pissarro. Impressionism got its name from a painting by Claude Monet known as Impression, Sunrise (Samu, 2004). Some of the characteristics of Impressionism are the usage of small, thin and broken brushstrokes that barely conveys form, pure unblended colors and an emphasis of effects on light; Impressionism paintings are usually about an ordinary subject (Samu, 2004). Impressionism is about color, candid poses and movement. The purpose was to capture the heart and character of the subject. Paintings by impressionist artist were influenced by photographs and Japanese art (Emelda, 2011). Impressionism paved the way for other different types of art such as Neo-Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, and Post-Impressionism (Emelda, 2011). Early historical social conditions contributed to Impressionism by not accepting the Impressionists paintings at the annual salon, so instead of waiting for the salon to accept the paintings. The group known as The Impressionists established their own exhibition known as the Anonymous Society of Painters...
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...second half of 19th century, which was results of French artists rejecting the traditional government sanctioned academic painting that was dominating their arts at the time. The first independent art exhibition was held in 1874 for one month. Few of the famous artists’ who participated and help organize this exhibition was Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Pierre-Auguste Renior, Edgar Degas and Camille Pissarro along with 25 other artists. They displayed approximately 165 paintings during this exhibit. This group of artists referred themselves as the Anonymous Society of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors, etc. The artists from Impressionism period intentionally painted which captured the nuances of light and beauty of natures. These artists were against painting a picture of moral messages, as the artists of past they mostly painted in studio. Impressionist had very firm understating of color theory, optics, nature of light, and optical mixing (created much more vivid colors in the eyes of the viewers). The invention of photography had profound influence on the artist of the day, the way they handle perspective in the relationship between subject matters in space. The invention of photography essentially freed these painters to become more abstract with their subject matter, they were all about light and colors, they also had better and more sophisticated pigments therefore their painting were more saturated in colors. The artists also made every effort to capture the transitory atmospheric...
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...IMPRESSIONIST AND POST IMPRESSIONIST ART 2 Abstract The art movement known as Impressionism began in the 19th century with a group of artists in Paris repelling from the traditional art of the period and its severe rules. (Impressionism.info, 2005). Through the 1870s and 1880s, they exhibited their art independently receiving bitter criticism from the prevailing art community of the time in France. The name “Impressionism” was coined by art critic Louis Leroy in a scathing review of Claude Monet’s Impression, soleil levant (Impression, Sunrise) in the newspaper Le Charivari. (Wikipedia, 2012). Impressionist artists were seen as radical. They strayed from the conventional art of the time by painting landscapes, still life, portraits and scenes of modern life, with colors loosely brushed and unstructured contours and lines. They also painted outside, allowing a different perspective of light. The interaction of light was given priority. Details were inconsequential, small brief brush strokes of mixed and unmingled pure color were used to give the overall impression of vibrant, impassioned hues. (Wikipedia, 2012). The Academie des Beaux-Arts controlled French art at that time, while Napoleon III was warring and rebuilding Paris, this era saw expanding industrialization, urbanization and economic growth. The Academie held the annual Salon de Paris where artists could display their works. This was a judged event which represented...
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...to express an important idea or feeling: an artistic work. (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artwork) and dates back to the Old Stone Ages. Artists capture certain moments in time and express their inspiration in a vast array of styles, such as; social and political events, religious and mythological depictions, ornate and affluent periods, tangible subjects that portray life accurately and in-motion, cultural movements, abstract images, and pop culture. The two movements that inclined the writing of this paper were; Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. The reason why I chose these two eras is I felt the artists of this time period were brave enough to create what they felt with very little acceptance or approval from their colleagues. Impressionism was developing new creations by changing the subject matter of artwork. It was no longer depictions of history, mythology or royalty; it was now about landscapes and capturing a certain moment in time. The smooth brush strokes of their predecessors were no longer apparent, and this new form of painting entailed; short brush strokes, wet paint applications directly onto the canvas, and juxtaposition. Impressionists liked to focus on capturing the optical effects of lighting and color. Post -Impressionism took it a step further by exaggerating the subject matter. The artists within the Post-Impressionism period took great pride in having their art reflect emotion and express a bright palette of colors that showed imagination...
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...from where the artists completed their work to even how the artists would like for their work to be preserved. Impressionism came to light in the 1870’s to 1880’s in Paris, France. These artists went against the rules of art at the time, they did not focus on using strait lines and details, which were the norm of the time, and instead they painted more landscapes and outdoor portraits using natural lighting. An example of this work is Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s, On the Terrace. They focused more on the way the light hit the subject and tried to show it as you actually see it. The artists tended to work outdoors, use short brush strokes and vibrant colors in their paintings. Postimpressionism started in the late 1880’s through the 1890’s by artists that were rejecting Impressionism. Impressionists were still painting objects as you see them where postimpressionist filled their works with feelings and emotions. These artists used many swirling motions like in the painting by Vincent Van Gogh, Starry Night. They tended to work in studios and take more time completing their work than impressionist did. Postimpressionist filled their works with feelings and emotions. Impressionism and Postimpressionism were similar in the facts that both started by groups of radical artists. They both went against the norms of the times and instead the artists created new ways of creating and seeing art. There were more differences than similarities between the two periods. Impressionists would have to...
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...Name: Yash Pathak Class: HUM 212 – W01 Professor Rolanne Henry Date: January 16, 2017 Path to Modernity The renaissance period marked the foundation of new concepts and improvements that defied the superstitious belief. This era impacted and shaped the future that led to the rise in a modern era which had a significant impact on the 21st century. Renaissance time period primarily influenced innovative ideas, literacy, and philosophies in Europe. While Modernity was the span of arts used in the humanities and the social sciences. It was a major approach that preferred to rejuvenate the way people viewed fine arts, politics, and science. This defiant concept emerged in the 1900s, which commenced initially for denial of the tradition and prioritizing...
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...of post-impressionism art movement. Currently, this painting is owned by the Museum of Modern Art, which is based in New York. This piece of artwork belongs to the post-impressionist art movement, which was formed later after the impressionist period. The artists of that time regarded the features of impressionism rather backward and repetitive, and therefore, they started up a new art movement: the post-impressionism (Crispino, 2008). This particular movement introduced new styles of painting; for example, they began using a wide variety of vibrant colors in paintings. Post impressionism artists also used a combination of thick and thin quick strokes of lines in their paintings, to differentiate their products from those of the more traditional impressionism artists. To be more unique and recognized as an independent art movement, the artists of the post-impressionist movement began drifting away from the common styles used by impressionist artists; for example, they began moving away from the idea of depicting...
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...Denise Weinman The arts of the Renaissance era were highly inspired from the new way people were thinking of themselves, their surroundings and their religion.“Renaissance,” defined as “rebirth,” represented European culture from about fourteen hundred to the mid sixteenth century. It is largely credited to the literature and philosophy of Ancient Greece and Rome that inspired new interest in art and sculpture with respect to the individual and with the natural world. Art took a complete shift away from religion as individuals were inspired to understand what it really meant and looked like to be human. Seventeenth century Baroque artwork came about largely from the effort of the papacy to evoke intense emotion in magnifying and glorifying the Catholic religion. It is because of the majority patronage of arts by the papal courts that most works once again began to focus around religion in all of its grandeur. The early nineteenth century became known as the romantic era, a time of heightened political influence and industrialization. The Romantics were a group of writers, artists, composers, and thinkers, that challenged these influences to say that the human feels, as in emotion, before thinking, that the heart was just as important as the head and emphasized the emotion in individuals by focusing on the beauty of nature, the power of love, the world of dreams, the exotic, the mysterious and the strange. With the focus on natural goodness and empathy for the oppressed, it...
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