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Impressionism. By Ashley Glennan. Impressionism. An artistic movement of the late 19 th century that originated in France by a group of Paris artists.
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Impressionism By Ashley Glennan
Impressionism • An artistic movement of the late 19th century that originated in France by a group of Paris artists. • The main founder of this artistic style was Claude Monet, with his painting “Impression, soliel levant” leading to the title of the movement.
Characteristics of impressionism • Asymmetrical balance • Coloured shadows • Small, thin brushstrokes • Ordinary subject-matter • Unusual visual angles • Accurate depiction of light
Impressionism • Impressionism was not well received by the public. The style was much different from the more realistic art that dominated art prior. The art community was especially critical. • Impressionists were not at all successful in the beginning.
Bar at the FoliesBergere, 1882 Édouard Manet
Sunset at Ivry, 1873 Armand Guillaumin
The Avenue in the Rain, 1917 Childe Hassam
impact of impressionism on America • Exhibitions of French impressionism in Boston and New York introduced the art style to Americans during the 1880s. • American impressionist artists were influenced by the French movement. Impressionist Theodore Robinson painted the style only after going to France and meeting Claude Monet. • American artists of the late 19th century studied in Europe, especially Paris, France, and were especially fond of European culture.
Hilarie-Germain Edgar Degas • 19 July 1834 – 27 September 1917 • Born in Paris, France • Famous for his painting, sculpting, drawing, and printmaking • One of the founders of impressionism
Edgar degas • He rejected the term “impressionism,” preferring to be called a “realist” • Over half of his works depict dancers • His ambition was to become a history painter.
Ballet Dancers in Butterfly Costumes, 1880 The Star, 1878
