Sunday 8 July 2012

The Impact Of Modern Impressionist Artists

By Elinor Tran


Impressionism is a huge art movement that took place in the late19th and early 20th century and in many ways changed the way art developed away from the traditional techniques used and subjects depicted previously. You may already be familiar with some of these modern impressionist artists, some masterpieces in the history of art, comes from this era and art movement.

Paintings that are definitive of Impressionist art are the palette of colours used, mainly tending towards light and vibrant, landscape compositions and distinct and visible brushstrokes. There is an emphasis on how the light plays over the landscape or image depicted.

The themes and images that are characteristic of impressionist art is its portrayal of outdoors scenes, landscapes, ordinary people and objects. The composition is mainly open using common thick brush strokes that are visible in the paintings.

There is an emphasis on light and how it plays on different scenes over the course of a day. Many depicted the same still life at different lights to show this interest in light and its effects.

The works of these young radicals at the time caused a huge change in the progression of art and a change in how art was viewed. Many did not agree with the artistic nature or valued their art at the time although they still had avid supporters.

Many of the modern impressionist artists are now a cornerstone of art direction and influence nowadays. Names such as Degas, Monet and Renoir are easily recognizable for even those who have no particular interest in art for their expansive influence on contemporary culture. Although some of the best-known painters of that time were not appreciated as highly when they were producing their works by the art critics of the time.




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