impressionism 1800’s began in france characteristics showed effects of light and reflections....
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Impressionism 1800’s Began in France Characteristics
Showed effects of light and reflections. Pointillism – small dots of color mixed
optically. No black, gray or brown. Replaced by
blues and violets. Showed pleasurable side of life. Richly textured surfaces made up of
short brushstrokes.
Influences Sigmund Freud
Psychoanalyst that dealt with the mind. Artists began to incorporate feelings and
interpretations in their work. Japanese Woodcuts
Featured genre scenes, unusual perspectives(bird’s eye view), cut off composition.
Camera Images could be easily created and reproduced. Informal, candid compositions. Freed artists to experiment with new ways of
approaching their subject.
Japanese Woodcuts Katsushika Hokusai, A Wood Turner at
Work, 1797
Japanese Woodcuts Katsushika Hokusai, Travelers Climbing a Mountain
Path, 1835-36
Japanese Woodcuts
Ando Hiroshige, Returning from Festival, Asakusa, 1857
The Salon
The Salon was France’s official art showcase, which was established in 1667. The Salon encouraged, exhibited, and rewarded meticulously finished, conventional paintings, often on historical, religious, and mythological subjects.
Edouard Manet 1832-1883
Considered the leader of Impressionism.
Brushstrokes and color patches are the artist’s reality.
Interested in light and color values.
Wanted painting to challenge photography.
The Fifer, 1866
Edouard Manet Bar at the Follies Bergere 1881-82
Edouard Manet Detail of: Bar at the Follies
Bergere.
Edouard Manet
Lilacs in a Vase, 1882
Claude Monet 1840-1926 Impression: Sunrise, 1872
The name Impressionism came from the title of this painting.
Claude Monet Regatta at Argenteuil, 1872
The reflective surface was a popular theme.
Claude Monet 1840-1926 The Haystacks, End of Summer, 1891
He painted the same haystacks at different times of day, trying to capture the effects of changes in lighting using quick, short brushstokes.
Claude Monet Stack of Wheat (Thaw, Sunset), 1890-91
Claude Monet
Rouen Cathedral, 1893 One of another
series of paintings using different color schemes. (26 in total)
Claude Monet Water lilies (The Clouds), 1903
Pierre Auguste Renoir 1841-1919 Painted the pleasurable
side of life. Included only what can
be seen in a single glance.
Hard outline replaced by blurred edges.
No emphasis. Famous for painting
redheads.
Girl with Watering Can, 1876
Pierre Auguste Renoir The Boating Party Lunch, 1881
Edgar Degas 1834-1919
A Woman Seated Beside a Vase of Flowers, 1865
Cutoff figures.
Unusual point of view.
Candid poses.
Great interest in drawing.
Edgar Degas The Rehearsal, 1873-78
Demonstrates his concern with line, form, and movement.
Edgar Degas Race Horses, 1885-88
Mary Cassatt 1845-1926
Girl Arranging her Hair, 1886 Influenced by
Degas Painted tender,
peaceful scenes of mothers and their children.
Mary Cassatt
Mother & Child, 1900
Post Impressionists Each artist drew upon the beliefs of
the Impressionists but developed their own distinctive style.
These artists showed a greater concern for structure and form.
Artists: Paul Cezanne, Paul Gauguin, Vincent Van Gogh, Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, Georges Seurat
Paul Cezanne 1839-1906 Experimented in still life, figures and
landscapes. Applied his colors in small, flat patches. Each patch represented a separate plane
or surface. Used cool colors to make objects recede
and warm colors to advance in space. Created more solid looking forms than the
Impressionists. Considered the “father” of Modern Art.
Paul Cezanne Mont Sainte Victorie, 1885-87
Paul Cezanne
Self-Portrait w/Palette, 1885-87
Paul Cezanne The Card Players, 1890-92
Paul Cezanne Compotier, Pitcher, Fruit, 1892-94
Paul Gauguin 1848-1903
Most remembered for his bold use of color, pattern, and flattening of the plane.
Went to Tahiti to paint bringing a taste of the exotic to the art world.
He influenced the Fauves and Expressionists.
Paul Gauguin Tahitian Women, 1891
Paul Gauguin
Street in Tahiti
Paul Gauguin
Self-Portrait, 1893-94
Henri Toulouse-Lautrec 1864-1901 Noted for his flamboyant personality. Broke both his legs as a youngster causing
him difficulty throughout his life. Best known for his expressive portraits of
people in the music halls and bars in Paris. Created poster advertising performances
at the places he frequented.
Henri Toulouse-Lautrec
Jane Avril, 1890
Henri Toulouse-Lautrec Ball at Moulin Rouge, 1889-90
Henri Toulouse-Lautrec
Moulin Rouge: La Goulue, 1891
Georges Seurat 1860-1891 A Sunday Afternoon in the Island of
LaGrande Jatte, 1884-86
Georges Seurat
Considered either Impressionist or Post-Impressionist.
Invented the technique of pointillism, small dots of complementary colors are placed side by side. The eye optically mixes the colors.
Georges Seurat Bathing at Asnieres, 1883-1884
Vincent Van Gogh 1853-1890
Applied technique of Impressionists – used small, short brushstrokes.
Used brilliant color and thick, impasto, swirling strokes.
His work was very emotional.
Self-portrait, 1886-87
Vincent Van Gogh The Potato Eaters, 1885
Vincent Van Gogh Starry Night, 1889
Vincent Van Gogh Vase of
Sunflowers, 1889