The document discusses 19th century artistic developments and styles such as Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism. It describes how Impressionism deviated from academic styles in both subject matter and technique by capturing momentary slices of life and focusing on the effects of light on color. The document also discusses the Salon des Refuses which exhibited rejected works and established alternatives to accepted forms of art, as well as the influence of Japanese woodblock prints called Ukiyo-e on Impressionists and Post-Impressionists.

1. Chapter 30: 19th Century Art in Europe and the United States Impressionism Magister Ricard AP Art History

2. 19th Century Artistic Developments: The “-isms”

3. The “-isms” Romanticism – explores feelings and emotions in art found in a classical framework Realism – stressed positivism, objectivity, and challenged the standards of the academies Impressionism – would also deviate from academies but in both subject matter and technique Post impressionists – deviate further by exploring depictions of color and shape, art for art’s sake

4. Salon des Refuses 2,800 rejected submissions to the Salon of Paris (of 5,000 total) were exhibited in the Salon des Refuses These rejected works were divided into academics (worthy) and independents (too modern) Establishes an alternative to accepted forms of art, important in developing future art trends

8. Japonisme Japan had been closed to the West until 1850 when the US formed trade agreements Japanese culture became very popular in Europe Woodblock prints became very important to Impressionists and Post-impressionists Ukiyo-e, “floating world”, depicted vignettes from Japanese culture

9. Japanese Woodblock Prints

20. How to Tell Impressionists Apart

21. Avant-Garde: Trailblazing The term originally refers to military units that have advanced further than the rest of the army Salons where state-run exhibitions, required application for exhibition Impressionists were appreciated by other artists – not general public Once a style becomes mainstream, no longer avant-garde Impression would achieve this in 1890s Exhibitions shift from salon to private gallery

22. What is Impressionism? Momentary slice of life Captures the effects of light on color Limits the use of black paint Dark greens, brown, purple, blue Juxtaposition of complementary colors for shadow Cropped edges