Impressionists Laura Kennedy. Realism 2nd 1/2 of the 19th Century Precise imitation of visual perceptions Limited to facts of the modern world as they

Impressionists

Laura Kennedy

Realism

• 2nd 1/2 of the 19th Century• Precise imitation of visual perceptions• Limited to facts of the modern world as

they experienced them• Only what they could see and touch

– No Gods, goddesses, heroes of antiquity

• Peasants and working urban class in

Third Class Carriage Honore Daumier 1862

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• -comes from direct observation of society and nature• -time of great change in society• Immanuel Kant-theorized the importance of the "disinterested

viewer," that is the process of evaluating a work without sentiment based on the formal qualities of the piece.

• G.F.W. Hegel-saw art as a sort of "conscience" for the world and believed that it should exist on the perimeter of society to reflect and critque society. He said that the clash of contrary principles helps society progress.

• French Realist Painting

• -portrayed "proletariat" or working class or direct observation of nature

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･ Use of bright, unmixed colors

• Broad, often visible brushstrokes

• Ordinary subject matter

• Emphasis on light and overall impression over detail



































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Impressionists Laura Kennedy. Realism 2nd 1/2 of the 19th Century Precise imitation of visual perceptions Limited to facts of the modern world as they