ART IN CONTEXT: Modern Art of the 19 th Century ART 121 Lecture 15
The Rise of Modernism The modern era of art history coincides with three revolutions: Political revolutions in America and France, resulting in democratic governments. Goya, The Third of May, 1808 oil on canvas, 1814
The Rise of Modernism The modern era of art history coincides with three revolutions: Political revolutions in America and France, resulting in democratic governments. The Industrial Revolution starting in England, resulting in new inexpensive products including oil paint in a tube. Winslow Homer, Artists Sketching in the White Mountains. oil on canvas, 1868.
The Rise of Modernism The modern era of art history coincides with three revolutions: Political revolutions in America and France, resulting in democratic governments and an era of nationalism. Two images of van Gogh; one realistic and one abstract. The Industrial Revolution starting in England, resulting in new inexpensive products including oil paint in a tube. The Scientific Revolution (part of the Enlightenment) in which Church authority questioned, reason the basis of authority. Technological advances lead to new inventions like photography.
82 nd and Fifth Video: Awkward How is Realism different from Mimesis?
Art Historical Styles of the Late19 th Century in Europe Realism Impressionism Post-Impressionism
REALISM: Explores the subjects of everyday life, the countryside, and/or the plight of the lower class as they actually appeared. Timeline: 18 th and 19 th Centuries 1775-83: American Rev. 1793: King of France Louis XVI beheaded 1826: First photograph 1841: Oil paint tube invented 1848: Revolutions across Europe 1854; Admiral Perry visits Japan; opens to west 1880: Invention of Electric Lights 1900: Freud s Interpretation of Dreams
Gustave Courbet, The Stonebreakers, oil on canvas, 1849-1850.
Manet, Luncheon on the Grass, oil on canvas, 1863.
Pastoral Concert by Titian or Georgione
Raphael, Judgment of Paris.
The most realistic of Realism Courbet s Self Portrait before Finals Week.
IMPRESSIONISM: Art that focuses on the subject matter of everyday life in the French Middle Class and/or landscapes The emphasis and the underlying content is the light and capturing fleeting moments. Chose to exhibit their work in their own show rather than in the official government sanctioned show (salon). First impressionist exhibition in 1874. Last impressionist works made by a ninety year old Monet in 1926. Timeline: 18 th and 19 th Centuries 1775-83: American Rev. 1793: King of France Louis XVI beheaded 1826: First photograph 1841: Oil paint tube invented 1848: Revolutions across Europe 1854; Admiral Perry visits Japan; opens to west 1880: Invention of Electric Lights 1900: Freud s Interpretation of Dreams
You Tube: The First Impressionist Show Put your pen down, sit back, and enjoy! Step back in time and see what revolutionary art looked like in 1874.
Monet, Impression Sunrise, oil on canvas, 1872.
Monet, Bridge Over a Pool of Water Lilies, oil on canvas, 1899 Painted en plein air Influence of Japanese prints on European culture evident in works such as this.
Renoir, Moulin de la Galette, oil on canvas, 1876.
POST-IMPRESSIONISM: Admires the light and vivid palette of Impressionism, but does not need to imitate the world, natural objects and/or events. Style varies by individual artist. Timeline: 18 th and 19 th Centuries 1775-83: American Rev. 1793: King of France Louis XVI beheaded 1826: First photograph 1841: Oil paint tube invented 1848: Revolutions across Europe 1854; Admiral Perry visits Japan; opens to west 1880: Invention of Electric Lights 1900: Freud s Interpretation of Dreams
Seurat, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of the Grand Jatte, oil on canvas, 1884. Pointilism
Cezanne, Still Life with Apples, oil on canvas, 1895-1898.
Group Activity Look at the following unknown images and identify them as Realism, Impressionism, or Post-Impressionism