FSN 232 Chapter Notes - Chapter 22: Moulin De La Galette, Berthe Morisot, Mary Cassatt
22 Apr 2016
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Wasn"t related to current events, unlike realism, but was focused more on modern life and genre scenes leisure events, entertainment. Borders of japan opened up in 1860, and there was a flood of interest in asian goods and culture. In 1852 napoleon iii was proclaimed ruler of the second empire. Wanted paris to be the center of european culture, and he commissioned baron-georges-eugene haussmann to design an urban landscape to match its influence. Emile zola was an art critic who supported him. A bar at the folies-bergere (1881-1882) - depiction of impressionist color, light, and brushwork. Light from the mirror, chandeliers, and light bulbs. Influence of photography can be seen in blurring when a model moves, a photograph blurs. Moulin de la galette (1876) - renoir"s soft velvety texture of brushstrokes. Dancing lesson (1883-1885) is set on an oblique angle. Repetition of colours creates a chromatic unity that is characteristic of the impressionist style.
