Modern and Impressionist Art
Definition
This term refers to art produced during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly associated with movements such as Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and early Modernism, characterized by a focus on capturing the effects of light and color, the use of loose brushwork, and a break from traditional academic painting techniques, leading to the development of new styles and approaches to art.
History
Impressionism and early Modernism represented a major shift in the history of art, with artists like Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh breaking away from the strictures of academic painting to explore new ways of seeing and representing the world. These movements laid the groundwork for the development of modern art, influencing subsequent movements such as Fauvism, Cubism, and Abstract Expressionism.
Notable Examples
Claude Monet
Water Lilies, 1916-1919
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include Claude Monet, a founding figure of Impressionism whose works capture the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere, and Vincent van Gogh, whose expressive brushwork and vibrant color palette had a profound influence on the development of modern art.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques involve the use of loose, visible brushwork, often applied in quick, spontaneous strokes to capture the effects of light, color, and movement. Artists often worked en plein air (outdoors) to capture the immediacy of the landscape or scene before them, focusing on the changing conditions of light and atmosphere. The use of color became increasingly important, with artists experimenting with complementary colors, broken color, and the optical blending of hues to create a sense of vibrancy and dynamism in their work.
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