ARTH 222 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Second French Empire, En Plein Air, Haussmann'S Renovation Of Paris
29 Jul 2019
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Baron georges haussmann titling himself napoleon the 3rd. Proclamation of the 2nd empire in 1852, louis napoleon resumed absolute monarchy, Haussmannization of paris 1853- a new city planning and building design project by. More outlets of works for other artists other than annual salons- solo and group shows. First impressionist exhibition in 1874 took place in the studio of photographer felix. Impressionism coined by louis leroy when reviewing the first impressionist exhibition. Painters at the time usually worked inside, everything controlled. He wanted to paint fast outdoors, capturing changing nature, bold brush work, capture light being cast on natural world. Earned the name impressionist group, impressionism name. Blurry, quick brush work, not clearly defined waves or lines, waves are only suggested by pigments of dark blue, sun on water is a few quick orange brush strokes, boats are suggestive. Monet tries to show his own image, his reinterpreted image of the reality.
