#movement: impressionism

[about-suffering]

In the Omnibus, c. 1890/1 Woman Bathing, c. 1890/1 Mary Cassatt (1844-1926)

Cassatt is best-known for her paintings, but I find her prints to be more charming, personally. These two are a couple of my favorites, but it's worth checking out this article by the National Gallery of the United States on some of her other color prints.

[collophora]

Found a cool color palette. Might finish it later. (Probably not.)

[beljar]

Vincent Van Gogh - Still Life (Nature Morte), 1888

Classic Van Gogh art print of a bouquet in blue and green surrounded by kitchen decorations and lemons.

[the-cricket-chirps]

Edouard Manet

Moss Roses in a Vase

1882

Clark Art Institute Collection

[nanasketchdump]

Me when I was a teenager first taking art: these 'art history' people are so pretentious, they're just old paintings they can't be that interesting

Me now when someone mentions art history:

[thetryhardaesthete]

My Top 5 Painters 3/5 - Claude Monet

Monet has been described as the driving force behind Impressionism. Crucial to the art of the Impressionist painters was the understanding of the effects of light on the local colour of objects, and the effects of the juxtaposition of colours with each other. His free flowing style and use of colour have been described as almost etheral and the epitome of impressionist style

[especiallyhaytham]

Is it just me or do new-engine video games feel like they're getting worse rather than better. Like yeah the textures and physics and FX themselves are improved, but at the same time why does it feel like I'm playing a game from 2001. Something's wrong here.

[misskohane]

"Viento otoñal" / "Autumn wind"

first attempt at impressionistic style with oil and thick application, no drawing or sketching

Aug 2024

[inkbrushmood]

HASUI KAWASE: Tsuchizaki, Akita (1928)

[historiartmoi]

Source

Dance at Le moulin de la Galette

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1876

[about-suffering]

Girl in a Red Kimono, c. 1893/5 George Hendrik Breitner (1857-1923)

[theadaptableeducator]

An ‘Ism’ Overview – Impressionism vs. Expressionism

As I sat in the grand halls of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, I can’t help but reflect on the two revolutionary art movements that have defined the modern era of painting: impressionism and expressionism. Both were born out of a desire to break free from the rigid constraints of traditional art and to capture the essence of the human experience in new and exciting ways. While impressionism and expressionism may seem similar on the surface, they are two vastly different movements that represent distinct moments in art history.

Impressionism, which emerged in the late 19th century in France, was a direct response to the highly stylized and formalized academic painting of the time. The impressionists sought to capture the fleeting moments of everyday life, emphasizing the play of light and colour over strict adherence to form. Artists like Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir used loose brushstrokes and bright colours to convey the fleeting nature of their subjects. They often painted outdoors, en plein air, to capture the changing light and atmosphere of a scene.

Expressionism, on the other hand, emerged in the early 20th century as a response to the growing industrialization of society. Expressionist artists rejected the idea of objective reality and sought to convey their inner emotions and feelings through their art. They often used bold, exaggerated forms and colours to create highly emotive and dramatic works. Expressionist artists like Edvard Munch and Ernst Ludwig Kirchner sought to convey the angst and anxiety of modern life, often using distorted figures and surreal landscapes to represent the chaos and confusion of the world around them.

While both impressionism and expressionism sought to break free from traditional modes of representation, their approaches were vastly different. Impressionists focused on capturing the beauty of the world around them, while expressionists sought to convey the inner turmoil of the human experience. Impressionist paintings are characterized by their light, airy quality, while expressionist works often have a heavy, brooding feel.

In terms of technique, impressionists used loose brushstrokes and a more naturalistic palette, while expressionists often used bold, highly saturated colours and exaggerated forms. Impressionist paintings are often characterized by their sense of movement and immediacy, while expressionist works can be highly static, with figures frozen in highly emotive poses.

In conclusion, while impressionism and expressionism may seem similar in their desire to break free from traditional modes of representation, they represent vastly different approaches to art. Impressionism sought to capture the beauty of the world around us, while expressionism sought to convey the inner turmoil of the human experience. Both movements have left an indelible mark on the history of art, influencing generations of artists to come.

[endykelopaedia]

my favourite fandom niche on tumblr is the artist who keep drawing the mp100 claw members as butches with titties owt.

[treecakes]

it was cool to see the cassatt pieces i had to write paragraphs abt in various classes in person. i enjoyed that.

[fukikoichinomiya]

its such a hard life i lead i just want to watch aim for the ace with jelly but instead i have to study FOR 20TH CENTURY ART!!!!! IDGAF ABOUT 20TH CENTURY!!!!! TAKE ME BACK TO 19TH!!!!!!!!

[frivolous-pastel]

I appreciate that Mary is painting more like an Impressionist or Cubist than anything even CLOSE to Baroque or Rococo

Truly, a woman ahead of her time