The Influence Of Impressionism In The Art Of Art And Art

The 19th century art movement, Impressionism originated by a group of artists who rejected the official, government endorsed exhibitions. In 1863, a large number of artist were not accepted into the most important event of the art world, The Official Salon. To which they responded by creating an exhibition known of their own, known as the Salon de Refuses which consisted of work by artists who had been refused acceptance to the official salon. The Impressionists aimed to capture the fleeting moment of a scene, which turned away from the fine finish and detail that majority of artists aimed for in their day. They wanted to capture the effects of light, to convey the difference of time, changes in weather, and other differences in the atmosphere,

Through the years art has been regarded as a form of communication, emotion, a feeling or expression of ideas, by which we mean a person or convey something. This idea can be captured in a painting, sculpture or even through writing, which through their expressions disclose the most characteristic form of a culture. By century to century there has been many creative persons like writer, artist, composer who contributed to development in the all creative fields. We also had so many great visual artists who create greatest arts, music and books. Pablo Picasso is one of them, who took modern art at new level. He was one of well-known artist in history .In fact, his vision and distinct creative style, some of the most innovative pieces he introduced to the art world.

Art, according to Webster's Dictionary, is a human skill of expression of other objects by painting, drawing, and sculpture. People have used art as a form of expression for a long time. From the Mesopotamian era to the Classical Greeks and the present. Art is expressed in many different ways and styles, and is rapidly changing, one style replacing another. Impressionism and Cubism broke away from the traditional style of painting. They were both looking for a new way to express everyday life. Time is an important tool that is used in Cubism as well as Impressionism. This element is expressed in Claude Monet's Sunrise and Pablo Picasso's Man with a Violin in different ways.

Impressionist art, in its spectacular focus on atmosphere and the elusively delicate movement of light and air, such as Monet's ethereal "Vetheuil in the Fog" (1879), was innovative, going against everything taught as traditional and proper by the Salon authority. We see artists such as Manet defying artistic traditions with racy confrontation in "Le déjeuner sur l'herbe" (1863), and impressions of modern middle class life, rather than historical figures, as we see in Cassett's "At the Opera" (1880). Impressionists captured instants in time in the lives of the middle class people, rather than the classical focus on divine scenes or images of the elite. The ground-breaking beliefs and styles of the Impressionists, along with their persistence

This essay analyses the aesthetic and ideological underpinnings of the Modernist artwork, Impression, Sunrise of Claude Monet. The artwork and Impressionism is considered to be a visual articulation of the avant-garde and the latter statement is explained. References to the writings of Charles Harrison, Clement Greenberg and Wilhelm Worringer is used to theorise the aesthetics of modernity.

The term, Rococo is a style of French design or an artistic expression that originate in the modern age of the eighteenth century. The Rococo style of art was an artistic revolution of the hopes and dream of the emerging middle class, which spread through the European region. This movement is most popular for its uses of fancy, curved asymmetrical forms and rich ornamentation. Rococo art style is shown elegantly and beautifully, with the scenes of classic love stories and fantastical dreams of romance. Fragonard described the theme of the painting as an act of individual freedom, both physical and emotional in the sense of movement.

The Rococo period in France brought about a new style of painting, focusing on nature, soft color palettes, fictional places, and other lighthearted subjects. Compared to the previous Baroque style with its use of classical art as inspiration, idealized bodies, and use of ancient mythology, we are able to see how drastic this artistic change was. Partially this was due to the change in society ideals. Painters were not being commissioned by the Catholic Church, but by the Monarchy and aristocratic patrons who were leaning way from the rigidness of religion towards the variability of nature. This period was ruled by King Louis XV , and the decades before the French Revolution in 1789 were full of opulence and luxury which manifested itself in the aristocratic love for art. Naughtiness won out over holiness and this can be seen in Nicolas Lancret’s 1735 painting, Luncheon Party in a Park (65.2649) . This painting exemplifies the themes of French Rococo, their favoritism with the natural world and the intimate sensuality of aristocratic outings, along with the style of soft brush work and light palates. With these three ideas of nature, a light color palate, and whimsicality in mind, we can see how Lancret’s painting demonstrates the laidback and frivolousness mentality of French society around the period of the 1730’s.

The idea of modernity reflected change in the appearance of Paris and emerging of four important styles: Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism (Adams 486). Romanticism came from intense literary work that was inspired from passion, mystery, and imagination. In contrast, realism flourished and represented “the broad panorama of society” and the life of an everyday citizen (Adams 494). Impressionism focused on the reality of the world and how humans see it (Adams 499) whereas Post-Impressionism appears more structured, both depicting everyday scenes, leisure, portraits, along with the properties of light and color (Adams 504). In the oil painting, Little Girl in a Blue Armchair, Mary Cassatt exhibits impressionism, targeting women and children portrayed in interior spaces such as living rooms or kitchens of a house (Adams 501). The little girl’s casual, slouched pose and pulled up skirt revealing her underwear has a disobedient quality even though she may be too young to realize her seductive potential (Adams 501). Just as the woman in the painting by Edouard Manet, A Bar at the Folies-Bergere, the girl is drawing attention to herself by the way she is dressed and sitting. In the painting, A Bar at the Folies-Bergere, the woman’s seductive powers are suggested along with

The Rococo is an art style that originated in France in the early 1700s in response to the strict, oppressive tone of the baroque. It is characterized by its devotion to frivolous subjects and themes that also included romantic scenes that used the outdoors as its backdrop referred to as “fetes galantes.” It was immensely popular among the French aristocracy and championed the playing up of sensual and natural themes as it pursued a more open approach to art. The most well-known and influential painters of the Rococo movement were Jeane Antoine Watteau, Francois Boucher and Jean-Honoré Fragonard. These three were credited with bringing the movement to the forefront of the French art scene and innovating its style. Watteau was important because

The eighteenth century, rococo era, remained a light-hearted time being pre-revolutionary. Transpired a period that the postmodern world would attempt to emulate. After Louis XIV died, things became more excessive. Sculpture became more delicately carved while architecture metamorphose a more decorative and successful. Paintings of the aristocracy in pastel colors, showing themes of fantasy, pleasure, and sensuality as they were more commonly asked for. Women’s textile dresses were excessive, to say the least. Rooms were smaller to make everything else look more extreme. The Swing by Jean-Honore Fragonard has been described as the embodiment of the Rococo era paintings.

Through about 1710-1750, the Rococo era of art flourished throughout France and soon made its way through the rest of Europe. The word Rococo comes from the combined words of “barocco”, a Portuguese word meaning over the top, and the French word “racaille” meaning shells. (Barrett) Emerging from France during the rule of Louis XV, Rococo art was distinguished by its portrayal of aristocratic standards and principles. Because the genre grew in a time of libertarianism, Rococo art initiated the approval of sensuality and this was depicted through its use of nature.

Impressionism was considered irreverent and ghastly for its incomplete appearance, lack of refinement, and academic disregard toward an established art community during the late 1800s. Although an outpouring of attention was given to dissidents from traditional styles, artists such Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, and eventually Mary Cassatt pressed forward to showcasing Impressionism as it became widely accepted across Europe and in America (About.com, 2014). The purposeful absence of clarity instilled by Impressionism provides an onlooker with a lasting sense for contemporary life, subtle landscapes, and an opportunity to embrace a new revolution. Impressionism challenged enthusiasts surrounding Classical through Romantic period works with a sense of bewilderment when contrasting these timeless works to the first, true, and a modern art style that diverges from the norm. Impressionism is no longer considered irreverent or ghastly among academics or enthusiasts although a contrast is required among modern admirers of the Romantic period and Impressionist works.

Impressionism was a movement that came about in the late 19th century, most specifically its roots can be traced back the 1874 when a group called the Anonymous Society of Painters, Sculptors, Printmakers, etc. organized an exhibition in Paris. (Samu, 2004). The group led several exhibitions through the 1880’s which brought them into the spot light despite criticism from the conventional art community in France. The movement received its name from one of the movements most now most recognized artists Claude Monet and his piece Impression, Sunrise. It is said that a critic accused the painting of being a sketch or “impression”. (Samu, 2004) Paintings of this period tended to be outdoor scenes and panoramas. My Grandfather, Lawrence

Modernism is an art movement that is characterized by a deliberate departure from tradition to a more expressive form that distinguishes many styles in the arts and literature of the late nineteenth and twentieth century. Emile Bernard was part of this modern art movement as can be seen in his painting, "Breton Woman and Haystacks", painted around 1888. Impressionists were modern artists who tended to paint outside landscapes and street scenes and were concerned with the effects of light. Bernard was a Post-Impressionist artist who considered Impressionism too casual or too naturalistic, and sought a means of exploring emotion in paint. Bernard's work, "Breton Woman and Haystacks", depicts a woman in

“Painting today is pure intuition and luck and taking advantage of what happens when you splash the stuff down. “- Francis Bacon. However when I learnt more about history of art and the way each movement and happenings in the world inspired artist to make new works, I was able to see much more than just a canvas with random paints and sketches. The interesting part about this concept is that each piece of art could be interpreted in many different ways. In contemporary art there isn’t right and wrong, each of us view and find different meanings and connections with artworks.