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Impressionism and Archetypal Imagery in Heart of Darkness

Impressionism and Archetypal Imagery in Heart of Darkness. Impressionism in Art. Originated in France in late 19 th century Innovative techniques Prominent Figures. Impressionism in Art. Emphasis on Effects of light and shadow Juxtaposition of textures and colors

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Impressionism and Archetypal Imagery in Heart of Darkness

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  1. Impressionism and Archetypal Imagery in Heart of Darkness

  2. Impressionism in Art • Originated in France in late 19th century • Innovative techniques • Prominent Figures

  3. Impressionism in Art • Emphasis on • Effects of light and shadow • Juxtaposition of textures and colors • Movement as key element of description Do you see these concepts in Conrad’s prose?

  4. Monet: “Impression, Sunrise” (1872)

  5. Claude Monet : “Sunset at Lavacourt” (1880))

  6. Armand Guillaumin: “Sunset at Ivry” (1873)

  7. James Whistler: “Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket” (1874)

  8. GustaveCaillebotte: “L'Yerres, pluie” (1875)

  9. Camille Pissarro: “Old Chelsea Bridge, London” (1871)

  10. Claude Monet : “Waterloo Bridge” (1903)

  11. Why would rivers appeal to Impressionist artists?

  12. Significant Rivers • In history, human geography • In mythology, sacred texts • In literature

  13. River as Archetype • Water (remember Foster!) • Movement, transport • Flow (of time, of events) • Boundary How do these ideas inform our reading of Heart of Darkness?

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