Visual Arts History 1040 Lecture : Late 19th Century Modernism
18 Feb 2012
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Coined by a critic and his intention was not derogatory but means to characteristic a group of works he had collected to show in an exhibit. There are contradictory aims with movement based on paradox, grounded in science (colour theory, optics, etc), tries to maintain an expressive quality. Influenced by popular culture but it does draw on some classical ideals that were rejected by impressionists. Tried to celebrate everyday modern life and leisure. Bar scenes are very common as well as subjects about pleasure but there were elements of critique of modern society. By georges seurat, 1884-1886, oil on canvas, 6 9 x 10 . Artist lived in paris and was deeply influenced by color theory especially the law of simultaneous contrast of color (if you put yellow by clue you will see yellow s compliment purple in the blue and visa versa)
