WS #30 Chapter 29, Part 2
Impressionism/Post Impressionism
Pg. 869-886
The term “Impressionism” was actually coined as a derogatory description of a painting by a critic in the first exhibit of work in this style. Which artist painted the work first criticized the name of the work and year? What is Impressionism?
Sometimes defined as plein-air, the act of painting out of doors was a similarity in most of the Impressionists work. The city of Paris was a favorite locale because of its urban scenes. Monet, Caillebotte, and Pissarro all painted the city. Compare their views from inference by reading Pgs. 870-871.
Artists portrayed people dining, dancing, ballet, and other enjoyable recreation. Discuss the example, Le Moulin de la Galette (29-25) as a representation of leisure time activity.
What elements of Japanese art
(Japonisme) were influences on many Impressionists?
(read the information in the colored box titled “Japonisme”)
Women artists were often relegated to domestic scenes, they were excluded from painting in saloons or bars or even major buildings like. However, some female artists did become well-known through their own talent, as well as their relationships. Berthe Morisot was a sister-in-law to Manet, she was also immensely talented. Describe her work, Villa at the Seaside
What does the term “local color” mean…and how do the Impressionist deal with it?
Why did Degas prefer pastels?
Mary Cassatt owed her painting success to:
An artist known for less than flattering visual comments on society is_____________________
In comparing At the Moulin Rouge (29-32) to Renoir’s Le Moulin de la Galette (29-25), what do you see that changes the mood in Lautrec’s work?
Why did Whistler begin calling his paintings “arrangements” or “nocturnes?”
How did Whistler convey his atmospheric effects?
What four concepts of painting were artists systematically examining during the 1880’s?
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What four artists are most noted for this examination / experimentation?
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Van Gogh’ explored the expressive use of color. How does he describe this?
What does his application of paint look like?
How does Van Gogh convey an oppressive atmosphere of evil in The Night Café (29-34)?
What does Van Gogh say about the painting The Starry Night (26-76)?
Gauguin composes the elements (shape, color, and space) so as to intensify the message in The Vision After the Sermon or Jacob Wrestling with the Angel (29-36). How does he do this?
Gauguin moved to Tahiti in the later years of his life in search of the primitive man. How did this tropical setting affect his use of color and shape?
What was the method of color placement (small dots) called by Seurat?
Seurat’s Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (29-39) exhibited at the last Impressionist exhibit in 1886, represents much more than a scientifically prepared canvas coloring with dots…explain.
Using Mont Sainte-Victoire (29-40) describe Cézanne’s approach to painting using color.
In a letter to fellow painter, Emile Bernard, Cezanne explains his approach to nature. What does Cezanne say?
Using The Basket of Apples (29-41) explain how Cezanne approaches his work.