Art Impressionism to End of 19th Century

Course Description

Art from Impressionism to the End of the 19th Century Artists in the second half of the 19th Century in France, challenged the world of art forever. Impressionism and Post Impressionism generated major attention to the changing political, social, scientific, and industrial changes in the world. In 1874 the Impressionist held their first exhibition. Well-known artists Monet, Degas, and Renoir, will be discussed, but an emphasis will be placed on the lesser-known work of Pissarro “father of Impressionism", Sisley, and outrider, Caillebotte. The Post-Impressionist Seurat, Gauguin, Van Gogh, and Lautrec will also be discussed, but the emphasis will be on the Nabi artists that they inspired, Redon, Bonnard, and Vuillard, and the Symbolist artists Moreau, Redon, Denis, and Vuillard. The influence of Japanese art in the 1870’s and 1880’s in Paris was also a major influence. No previous knowledge of these artists and styles is necessary. The class is open to all, and your thoughts and opinions are welcome. Instructor: Beverly Smith