impressionism
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Impressionism Review
• Name characteristics of works done in the Impressionist style.
• Name some artists who painted in the Impressionist style?
Impressionism 1870s
• Atmosphere• Sunlight on subject matter• Quick short brushstrokes• Attention to detail on face and facial
expression.
• Symbolism in French Literature.
Influences
• Japanese prints• Photography• Gustave Caillebotte 1848-1894• Subject matter cut off as though walking through the painting
Edgar Degas
• 1834-1917• The Glass of Absinthe: figure 21.19• Unimportant parts edited out in favor of
allowing the eye to move through the work.
Auguste Rodin
• 1840-1917• The Burghers of Calais: figure 21.22• The Prodigal Son: figure 21.23• Uneven surfaces• Added parts to the sculpture instead of removing.