Post-Impressionism 1886 to 1892 9/11/2018 1886 to 1892 describes European art following Impressionism Individual approach to painting was stressed that was unique to each artist working at the time. Main artists: - Mary Cassatt - Paul Gauguin - George Seurat - Vincent van Gogh
Mary Cassatt 1845-1926 American – worked in France 9/11/2018 1845-1926 American – worked in France restrained by societal ideas Characteristics: Only painted “womanly” topics Famous works: The Child’s Bath The Boating Party https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzElAusnaAs
The Child’s Bath 9/11/2018 Notable: the circular shapes of the figures’ heads, the basin, and the pitcher, as well as the striped pattern of the woman’s dress. The many paintings, pastels, and prints in which Cassatt depicted children being bathed, dressed, read to, held, or nursed reflect the most advanced 19th-century ideas about raising children. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4St29B7cmU
The unusual vantage point (from above) as well as her choice of a female subject show her interest in Japanese woodblock prints, which had become extremely popular in France at the time. 9/11/2018
The Boating Party https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcTE5x7cTL8 9/11/2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcTE5x7cTL8
Paul Gauguin 1848-1903 paved the way to “primitivism” 9/11/2018 1848-1903 paved the way to “primitivism” a belief that the qualities of primitive or early cultures are superior to those of contemporary civilization. Influenced by his move to Tahiti Famous works: Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? Self-Portrait With Halo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW3v3pK-QvU
Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? 9/11/2018 Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? "I believe that this canvas not only surpasses all my preceding ones, but that I shall never do anything better—or even like it."
The three women with a child represent the beginning of life 9/11/2018 The three women with a child represent the beginning of life the middle group symbolizes the daily existence of young adulthood; and in the final group, according to the artist, "an old woman approaching death appears reconciled and resigned to her thoughts;" at her feet, "a strange white bird...represents the futility of words." The blue idol in the background apparently represents what Gauguin described as "the Beyond.“ This painting is meant to be read from right to left. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuhUQQRjxOU
Self-Portrait with Halo Gauguin uses bold design, intense color, flat shapes to emphasize symbolism. Desired to find the primitive core of human imagination.
The Vision After the Sermon, Jacob Wrestling the Angel 9/11/2018 The Vision After the Sermon, Jacob Wrestling the Angel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5lhKvKvWPg
Georges Seurat 1859-1891 French founder of “Pointillism” 9/11/2018 1859-1891 French founder of “Pointillism” Distinct dots of color to create work Famous work: A Sunday on La Grande Jatte https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOdmp7_BUhY
“Pointillism”
A Sunday on La Grande Jatte 9/11/2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNB9Vm6MoDQ
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Vincent van Gogh 1853-1890 - Dutch started at age 27 9/11/2018 1853-1890 - Dutch started at age 27 Was known for using expressive elements such as twisting lines to reflect his feelings and emotions about a subject produced more than 2,000 works during the last ten years of his life friends with Paul Gauguin committed suicide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qp1ED6L2qR0
9/11/2018 Café Terrace at Night Van Gogh uses linear perspective, unlike many of his other works. What is the vanishing point? Paints darkness without black – the buildings are in shades of blue The café is still there today, refurbished to look like the painting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAEw6G5dCLU
The Starry Night 9/11/2018 - movement & rhythm used though repetition and pattern - one of his greatest works - artistic brilliance soared as his mental state declined - painted while Vincent was in an insane asylum - Unlike most of his works, Starry Night was painted from memory and not outdoors as was his preference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjNGj04DAAI
Night Café 9/11/2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBOL5yakREA
Night Café 9/11/2018 - Van Gogh wanted this painting to convey an oppressive atmosphere - “A place where one can ruin oneself, go mad, or commit a crime.”--- Madness conveyed w/vivid hues - Deep perspective on the table makes it seem like it’s going to slide out of the painting - The thickness, shape, and direction of his brush strokes created a tactile counterpart to his intense color schemes * Moved the brush back at right angles * Direct application from paint tube
Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear 9/11/2018 -Gauguin moved in with Van Gogh in October. -The relationship deteriorated throughout December. -Relations between the pair declined in tandem with Vincent's state of mental health. -On 23 December, van Gogh, in an irrational fit of madness, mutilated the lower portion of his left ear, wrapped it in cloth and then took it to a prostitute. -Originally went after Gauguin with the razor blade before attacking himself