IMPRESSIONISM By Ashley Glennan
An artistic movement of the late 19 th century that originated in France by a group of Paris artists. The main founder of this artistic style was Claude Monet, with his painting “Impression, soliel levant” leading to the title of the movement. IMPRESSIONISM
Asymmetrical balance Coloured shadows Small, thin brushstrokes Ordinary subject-matter Unusual visual angles Accurate depiction of light CHARACTERISTICS OF IMPRESSIONISM
Impressionism was not well received by the public. The style was much different from the more realistic art that dominated art prior. The art community was especially critical. Impressionists were not at all successful in the beginning. IMPRESSIONISM
Bar at the Folies Bergere, 1882 Édouard Manet
Sunset at Ivry, 1873 Armand Guillaumin
The Avenue in the Rain, 1917 Childe Hassam
IMPACT OF IMPRESSIONISM ON AMERICA Exhibitions of French impressionism in Boston and New York introduced the art style to Americans during the 1880s. American impressionist artists were influenced by the French movement. Impressionist Theodore Robinson painted the style only after going to France and meeting Claude Monet. American artists of the late 19 th century studied in Europe, especially Paris, France, and were especially fond of European culture.
19 July 1834 – 27 September 1917 Born in Paris, France Famous for his painting, sculpting, drawing, and printmaking One of the founders of impressionism HILARIE-GERMAIN EDGAR DEGAS
He rejected the term “impressionism,” preferring to be called a “realist” Over half of his works depict dancers His ambition was to become a history painter. EDGAR DEGAS
Blue Dancers, 1899
Dancers in Pink, 1885
The Star, 1878 Ballet Dancers in Butterfly Costumes, 1880
A Woman Seated Behind a Vase of Flowers, 1865
Ballet Dancers, 1874
A Cotton Office in New Orleans, 1873
Dance Class, 1871
L’absinthe (Absinthe Drinkers), 1876
The Dance Class,