Romantic Era
Impressionism VS Post Impressionism
Impressionism
The swing (1876) Pierre Auguste Renoir,
The Cradle (1872) Beret Morisot
This artwork was created by Beret Morisot on 1872 in Musée d'Orsay, Paris. What catches my eyes about this artwork is the baby inside of the cradle the artist was able to give the illusion that the baby was asleep with tiny strokes of paint I say that it takes a lot of talent to give that illusion. The artwork from "impressions" were made from small sketches that artists would make at the time to give an idea on what they would paint at a later time. The artist got a lot of critiques saying the artwork wasn't finished because again it was supposed to be just a sketch for an idea that would come later on. I think the artist wanted to give an example of motherhood. My favorite part is the cradles curtain which gives the idea of protection and intimacy.
Post Impressionism
Still Life with Apples (1895-98) Paul Cézanne
This artwork titled still Life with Apples was created on 1895 by Paul Cézanne it was said she made this artwork in France. Paul Cézanne was a known post-impressionist in France. On the Museum of Modern Art website they quote him when he says “Painting from nature is not copying the object,” Cézanne wrote, “it is realizing one’s sensations.” to me he was trying to say human life is more than just a perspective of something. The artist played with the painting and saturation on how he painted the fruit different colors. This artwork would have to be my favorite between the themes because it has a deeper meaning behind it. Post impression was caused by a reaction against impression for light and color it was to talk about more deeper meaning of things in an expressive manner.
Roses (1890) Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent Van Gogh painted the artwork titled Roses painted in 1890 in even on his departure from the asylum in Saint Remy outside of Paris. Vincent Van Gogh was a well known Dutch post-impressionist artist. The artist painted this while coming to terms with his illness he painted this in his healing process. To me the roses blooming can also be looked at with a deeper meaning. My favorite thing about this artwork is that it was painted with thicker paint making it look like the artwork does have texture.
Dutch, Vincent van Gogh. “Vincent Van Gogh: Roses.” The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1 Jan. 1890, https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/436534.
“Paul Cézanne. Still Life with Apples. 1895-98: Moma.” The Museum of Modern Art, https://www.moma.org/collection/works/78486#:~:text=%E2%80%9CPainting%20from%20nature%20is%20not,the%20very%20nature%20of%20painting.
“Moma Learning.” MoMA, https://www.moma.org/learn/moma_learning/paul-cezanne-still-life-with-apples-1895-98/.
“Impressionist Color (Article).” Khan Academy, Khan Academy, https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/becoming-modern/avant-garde-france/impressionism/a/impressionist-color.
“A Beginner's Guide to Impressionism (Article).” Khan Academy, Khan Academy, https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/becoming-modern/avant-garde-france/impressionism/a/a-beginners-guide-to-impressionism.
It was very interesting to learn about the four pieces of art you presented. Out of the two styles you presented, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, I think I prefer the works that are impressionist. I love how both Renoir and Morisot incorporated a fusion of colors and loose brushstrokes which are both prominent characteristics of this art style. Thank you for pointing out the concept of light in Renoir’s painting because just as you were saying, light adds necessary movement to the flow of the piece. The addition of light was also an important element in one of the Impressionist pieces I explored titled The Dance Class by Edgar Degas in 1874.
ReplyDeleteAs for the artist’s perspectives, I really liked Morisot’s intention of creating a depiction of motherhood. Since impressionism is all about capturing fleeting moments, motherhood is such a great topic of choice because the early years of taking care of a newborn truly fly by. On the Post-Impressionist side, I enjoyed reading about Vincent Van Gogh’s masterpiece. Since Gogh was undergoing a healing process, the blooming of the flowers could represent a renewal of himself or even his own personal journey of growth. I believe that the texture-filled flowers were an awe-inspiring way to represent Gogh’s time of healing.
I prefer the Impressionist pieces because of their artistic elements like the brighter colors, incorporation of light, and loose brushstrokes. Although, the Post-Impressionist pieces are still appealing to me because of their deeper meanings and personal elements. I also appreciate the structure and order found in the Post-Impressionist pieces. Not only is art interesting to simply observe, but it is even more intriguing to delve into the intentions of the artist to uncover valuable hidden meanings. Great Discussion!
Good blog post; I really enjoyed reading about the pieces you chose! I prefer the post-impressionism artwork you chose; my favorite part is Roses by Van Gough. I feel a deeper connection to this piece than the others; it reminds me of the centerpieces we had at my grandmother's funeral. Any part of art that can ignite emotions in a person is unique, and that's exactly what this painting does for me. To know that his intentions behind this piece were to help cope with his illness really ties the complicated feelings I have for it together.
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ReplyDeleteYou made clear distinctions between the impressionist and the non-impression styles. However, my preference style between the two styles is the impressionist style, due it's simplicity. With impressionist artwork, emphasis is placed on how the painter/artist does his/her work, as opposed to the content of their artwork. As you mentioned in your blog, the impressionist and the non-impressionist styles differed when it come to usage of color. The impressionist used light and bright colors, whereas, the non-impressionists seemed determined to have color utilized with significant meaning. When it comes to trying to understand the intentions of the artists were, the impressionists wanted their works to be open to interpretation and were centered on positive things. The non-impressionist artist, such Vincent Van Gogh, painted his work with the goal of having viewers capture the meaning behind his artwork. Both styles are appealing, but I feel like I am more of a fan of the impressionist style, since much of the artwork that's been associated with it promotes simplicity and the pleasant things in life.
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Hi Michelle, I found your choice of art pieces interesting. I overall enjoyed the impressionist style more than the post-impressionism art. This is due to the lighter color and lighting giving a more lively and free impression of the works. This also gives the perspective of the artists feeling free to paint what they want. Meanwhile, the post-impressionism works convey meaning in their works, giving another layer of feeling to the work, though it isn't as interesting to me.
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