MODERN ARTfrom 19th century-

1960

ModernismLoose term given to the succession and styles

and movement in art and architecture which dominates Western culture from 19th century up to 1960.

Movements:1. IMPRESSIONISM2. EXPRESSIONISM3. CUBISM4. SURREALISM5. ABSTRACT

Before Impressionism StyleCOMPOSITION- traditional artist were

theatrical and monumental. Figures were larger than life, posessed identical bodies.

BRUSHWORK- meticulously painted with smooth, carefully finished surface intended to hide all traces of the artist brushstrokes.

COLOR- used deep , rich color and dark shadows.

NATURE – was used as backdrop.

THE CLIFF AT FE CAMP- CLAUDE MONET

A MEADOW IN SPRINGTIME- ALFRED SISLEY

PLUM TREES IN BLOSSOM by CLAUDE MONET

IMPRESSIONISM19th century artist movement, a modern way

of expressing ones artistry.SYTLE – artist used lighter brush strokes and

brighter color with lesser attention to details and more bias to landscape and mundane less noble aspects of life.

It does not aim to be accurate in detail.Photographic stolen shot that creates a more

relaxed and natural context.

HISTORY OF IMPRESSIONISMIdeas of art were controlled b y ACADEMIC

INSTUTUTION such as FRENCH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS and THE SALON. They had the great power over the career of the artist. THE SALON approved conservative painting that illustrated and taught moral lessons using historical, religious or mythological subjects.

1874 Impressionist artist mounted their own exhibition as an alternative to THE SALON. They felt liberated from strict rules of composition, subjects and techniques. They no longer depended on the opinion of THE SALON. They were free to paint what they wanted and pursue their own ideas.

THE SALON

THE SALON

ARTIST FIRST MOUNTED THE EXHIBITIONCLAUDE MONETPIERRE AUGUSTE RENOIRBERTHE MORISOTPAUL CEZZANEEDGAR DEGASALFRED SISLEY

STILL LIFE with PEARS-Paul Cezzane

ROSES- VINCENT VAN GOGH

THE KITCHEN GARDENS- PISSARO

IMPRESSIONISM STYLENATURE- nature was worthy subjects,

painted real life landscape as they saw them.

COLOR- used vibrant, light, mixed directly on the canvas.

BRUSHWORK-applied paint with quick brush strokes, artist were not concerned with meticulous finish.

COMPOSITION- framing ,cropping their subjects in a way that were shocking.

THEMES- paint everyday scenes.

Impressionist landscape almost have human presence, if people were absent there is a boat, a house, a haystack, gardens, riverside paths, rural parks and woodlands.

Impressionist loved paintings outdoor, the ever changing face of nature, the fleeting moments of light and color. Nature was primarily a social expression.

SELF PORTRAIT- VAN GOGH

SUNRISE- CLAUDE MONET

SUMMER DAY- BERTHE MORISOT

BATHING WOMAN-PIERRE AUGUSTE RENOIR

BLUE DANCERS- EDGAR DEGAS

DANCERS IN PINK- EDGAR DEGAS

A FOREST CLEARING- ALFRED SISLEY

WASHERWOMAN- ALFRED SISLEY

CONCLUSIONTHE LASTING IMPORTANCE OF IMPRESSIONISM They were free to paint what they wanted, experiment with new technology and pursue their own ideas and talents. This independence was reflected in the art market which saw the rise of private dealers and growing numbers of collectors.