The Shift to Modernism
The birth of Modernism brought philosophical, cultural, and creative changes within the art world and the role of the artist. How do the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art movements connect with their new Modernist world? Give examples of art work that visually describe this cultural shift.
PLEASE ADD IMAGES TO SUPPORT YOUR DISCUSSION POST.
PROFESSOR’S NOTES:
Sooknanan R.H. (2024) Unit 8: Impressionism and Expressionism- Study Notes. Western Art – Renaissance to Contemporary. Yorkville University
EXTRA SOURCES
Readings
Jones, M. (2018) Chapter 32 Manet and the Impressionists. Introduction to Art. Pressbooks https://boisestate.pressbooks.pub/arthistory/chapter/manet-impressionists/
Jones, M. (2018) Chapter 33 Post-Impressionism. Introduction to Art. Pressbooks https://boisestate.pressbooks.pub/arthistory/chapter/post-impressionism/
ASAG Journal (2021) The Impressionists. ASAG Journal, ART STORIA https://www.artstoriabooks.com/the-impressionists
ASAG Journal (2020) Works of Monet. ASAG Journal, ART STORIA https://www.artstoriabooks.com/works-of-monet
ASAG Journal (2020) Van Gogh. ASAG Journal, ART STORIA https://www.artstoriabooks.com/van-gogh
ASAG Journal (2021) Expressionism. ASAG Journal, ART STORIA https://www.artstoriabooks.com/expressionism
Videos
This week in our ARTH120 Virtual Classroom on the Unit 8 table (top right side) there are some videos on youtube which can be quite helpful and citable as sources. If you want to explore things further and use them I have also listed them below.
Understanding the styles of art: Impressionism
What is Impressionism? Art Movements & Styles
Impressionism in 8 Minutes: How It Changed The Course of Art
What is Expressionism? Art Movements & Styles
Expressionism in 8 Minutes: The Most Disturbing Art Ever?