I enjoy the Impressionist paintings. These paintings offer bright colors, vivid style, and can either be detailed or vague but still give an accurate description. I have found these impressionistic paintings to be very similar to a photograph, both take a “snap shot” from life. Looking at Claude Monet’s, Impression, soleil levant it is almost like a hand done picture, a snap shot of the sun and surrounding scenery. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impressionism)
These paintings also seem to be livelier in their subject matter. Since most are taken right from everyday events things like parties, pretty scenery, and towns or cities are often painted. For example Alfred Sisley’s, Bridge at Villeneuve-la-Garenne in 1872 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impressionism). In which this painting not only shows a cute little country bridge but contains the vibrant summer colors. I like the impressionistic paintings for the most part, and believe that it could have been steps which helped give photography a strong place among art forms.
July 7, 2009 at 11:29 pm |
You did pretty good on the post. I myself despise Impressionism but what can you do. The only thing I saw missing was comparing Impressionism to the previous styles of painting. That and what about Post-Impressionism? Did you like that as well?
July 10, 2009 at 11:49 pm |
I agree with you in saying that some of the impressionism paintings seem livelier than other. This isn’t my favorite style, nor is Post-Impressionism, but still have an essence that can’t be denied.
July 11, 2009 at 4:15 am |
This is the second blog that has Monet’s Impression … this is either a favorite, is stereotypically representative or the first thing google shows in images of art. Livlier than what? A little confusing. I like the idea that this type of painting predeceases photography as art. Its a fun idea. You seem drawn to the vibrant colors of this type of work. Don’t see where you are comparing it to another style, but did enjoy the way you expanded on what you were drawn to in the Bridge…painting by Sisley.
July 11, 2009 at 7:47 am |
I liked your description of impressionism, I think it is very well said, and the pictures you included for examples were good as well. I agree with you, the subject matter is livelier than typical classical paintings. Your opinion at the end of your blog where you say that impressionism “could have been steps which helped give photography a strong place among art forms” Is very astute, I don’t think anyone else made that connection. Overall, you completed all of the tasks of the assignment and wrote a well-rounded analysis.