Chapter 12 pt 2 Realism
Realism Example: Tragic death of poor family Lithograph Expressive use of light Plight of urban poor Quiet aftermath of abuse of power HONORÉ DAUMIER, Rue Transnonain, 1834. Fig. 12-16.
Realism ÉDOUARD MANET, Olympia, 1863. Fig. 12-18.
Realism Example: Realistic rendering of indifferent prostitute Reclining female nude from Venetian painting Updates for frank modernity Engaging the history of art Flattening space ÉDOUARD MANET, Olympia, 1863. Fig. 12-18.
Realism THOMAS EAKINS, The Gross Clinic, 1875. Fig. 12-20.
Realism Example: American doctor, performing surgery Realistic treatment of blood, anguish Rejected from exhibition for brutal truth THOMAS EAKINS, The Gross Clinic, 1875. Fig. 12-20.
Realism JOHN EVERETT MILLAIS, Ophelia, 1852. Fig. 12-22.
Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood Example: English Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood History and fiction in illusionistic style Dislike ugliness of present day Spirituality and idealism JOHN EVERETT MILLAIS, Ophelia, 1852. Fig. 12-22.
Architecture 1800-1870 BARRY and PUGIN, Houses of Parliament, designed 1835. Fig. 12-23.
Architecture 1800-1870 Example: Revivalist style Moral and spiritual authenticity of Gothic architecture Evoke era of national greatness for government building BARRY and PUGIN, Houses of Parliament, designed 1835. Fig. 12-23.
Architecture 1800-1870 CHARLES GARNIER, Opéra Paris, 1861–1874. Fig. 12-24.
Architecture 1800-1870 Example: Revivalist Neo-Baroque style called Beaux Arts Baroque ornamentation plus classical structure Create proper setting for glittering events, audiences CHARLES GARNIER, Opéra Paris, 1861–1874. Fig. 12-24.
Architecture 1800-1870 JOSEPH PAXTON, Crystal Palace, 1850–1854. Fig. 12-25.
Architecture Example: Inspired by greenhouses Rejects sentimental borrowings New honesty of materials Glass skin over iron frame Pre-made units, assembled on site Exhibition hall, open spaces JOSEPH PAXTON, Crystal Palace, 1850–1854. Fig. 12-25.
Photography, 1800-1870 DAGUERRE, Still Life in Studio, 1837. Fig. 12-26.
Photography, 1800-1870 Example: First photographs Daguerrotype Soon used for portraits Artist’s tool Threat to painting? DAGUERRE, Still Life in Studio, 1837. Fig. 12-26.
Photography, 1800-1870 TIMOTHY O’SULLIVAN, A Harvest of Death, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1863. Fig. 12-27.
Photography, 1800-1870 Example: New ability to capture events New perspective on war Documentary photography TIMOTHY O’SULLIVAN, A Harvest of Death, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 1863. Fig. 12-27.