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Explore the origins of Impressionism, a movement that emerged before the 1860s, challenging the traditional norms of the Academie des Beaux-Arts and the Salon de Paris. Influenced by pioneers like Ivan Kramskoi and Felix Nadar, artists sought to transcend Realism to capture spontaneity and light. The rebellion began with Edouard Manet's "Luncheon on the Grass" and Claude Monet's "Impression, Sunrise," igniting passion among ordinary people. Discover the characteristics of Impressionism, its vibrant color palette, and the everyday subjects that filled its canvases, and learn how to create your own Impressionist-style composition.
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Impressionism How it came about
Before the 1860’s Ivan Kramskoi
Then came the camera…. Felix Nadar
Many wanted to maintain Realism as the way to preserve culture... Academie des Beaux-Arts
T The Rebellion Begins: Edouard Manet Luncheon on the Grass
The Critic: Louis Leroy “Impression I was certain of it. I was just telling myself that, since I was impressed, there had to be some impression in it- and what freedom, what ease of workmanship! A preliminary drawing for a wallpaper pattern is more finished than this seascape.”
Characteristics: 1. Strokes, splotches, or dots of color vs. lines 2. Bright colors, little to no black 3. Common people doing common things outside (usually) 4. Landscapes/Cityscapes
Assignment #1 Create an impressionist style composition using watercolor paint. Your composition will be graded on the following: 1. Does the comp utilize strokes to create images? (10 points) 2. Can we make out what the images are? (10 points) 3. Does the comp utilize an impressionist color scheme? (10 points)