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NikiyaMorgan_UnitII.pptxImpressionism
Impressionism Intro
Impressionism is a painting style that began in France around 1870 (Frank, 2014).
I am a huge fan of all things French and I love their sculptures, museums, paintings, themes and food.
I hope to learn more about impressionism paintings and the different styles the artist use.
Claude Monet
The title of my theme is Impressionism: All Things Monet.
This gallery is a tribute to the famous French artist Claude Monet.
Claude Monet is the founder of French Impressionist paintings.
Claude Monet’s view on nature shows that he did not follow the traditional approach of landscaping.
His artwork became the foundation of children’s book such as Monet’s Garden.
Bridge over a pond of water lillies Claude monet 1899 Oil on canvas
Monet, 1899
Citation: Claude Monet. Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies. 1899. Oil on canvas. Dimensions 36 ½ x 29in. Metropolitan Museum of Arts, New York. www.metmuseum.org
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BRIDGE over a pond of water lillies
Visual Elements:
Line: The lines that Monet used in this portrait are ragged, irregular lines that have emotion to create the portrait. Monet also utilized implied lines to suggest visual connection (Frank, 2014) to create the lake in which the lilies are upon.
Shape: This artwork utilizes rectangles for the bridge and circles in the flowers.
Light: The light appears to be coming from the right (east) based on this work of art, you can tell from the highlighted portions of grass, flowers and trees on that side.
Color: Some colors involved to create this painting include different shades of green, yellow, white, orange, pink, and black. There are many different shades of one hue such as green and the colors are with different analogous color schemes.
Texture: Monet used a rich tactile surface as well as an implied or simulated texture (Frank, 2014), which created a detail of a two-dimensional surface. Some of the paint texture is that of impasto.
Mass: This artwork is heavier around the bridge to give it more definition and to imply a solid mass.
Time: Based on the bright colors that were used, you can tell that Monet drew this portrait in the daytime, perhaps before noon.
Motion: Based on this portrait, we can assume that the lilies are floating on the water, perhaps a nice breeze would allow them to sway in the water.
BRIDGE over a pond of water lillies
Design Principles:
Unity: what elements work together to make a harmonious whole?
Variety: What creates diversity?
Balance: Is it symmetrical or asymmetrical?
Emphasis: What is the focal point?
Directional forces: What are the paths for the eye to follow?
Contrast: Where do you see contrasting elements in the artwork?
Repetition & rhythm: Is an element repeated?
Scale & proportion: Are the objects in proportion to each other?
BRIDGE over a pond of water lillies
Explanation of background using facts
The Manneporte (Étretat) Claude Monet 1883 Oil on canvas
Monet, 1883
Claude Monet. The Manneporte (Étretat). 1883. Oil on canvas. Dimensions 25 3/4 x 32in. Metropolitan Museum of Arts, New York. www.metmuseum.org
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The Manneporte (Étretat)
Visual Elements:
Line: Monet uses actual lines, ragged, irregular lines, soft thin lines, and some sharp, jagged lines in this portrait.
Shape: In this portrait organic shapes can be seen, they consist of curving, and more relaxed and informal geometric shapes (Frank, 2014).
Light: Where is the light coming from? What is it highlighting?
Color: What colors are used? Are the colors bright, tints, muted? Are they different shades of one hue?
Texture: Is there a pattern on some area in the artwork? Is there a paint texture such as impasto?
Mass: Is the artwork heavier in one area?
Time: Is there anything in the artwork that gives the sense of time? Is it a daytime or nighttime scene?
Motion: Is motion depicted? Are people walking, running, floating, or climbing toward something?
The Manneporte (Étretat)
Design Principles:
Unity: what elements work together to make a harmonious whole?
Variety: What creates diversity?
Balance: Is it symmetrical or asymmetrical?
Emphasis: What is the focal point?
Directional forces: What are the paths for the eye to follow?
Contrast: Where do you see contrasting elements in the artwork?
Repetition & rhythm: Is an element repeated?
Scale & proportion: Are the objects in proportion to each other?
The Manneporte (Étretat)
Explanation of background using facts
Garden at sainte-adresse claude monet 1867 oil on canvas
Monet, 1867
Claude Monet. Garden at Sainte-Adresse. 1867. Oil on canvas. Dimensions 38 5/8 x 51 1/8 in. Metropolitan Museum of Arts, New York. www.metmuseum.org
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Garden at sainte-adresse
Visual Elements:
Line: Describe what kind of lines are in the artwork (vertical, horizontal, diagonal, thick, thin, etc.). What do the lines do? Do they lead your eye to something?
Shape: Describe what kind of shapes are in the artwork and where they appear. Are there circular shapes in clouds, rectangular shapes in buildings?
Light: Where is the light coming from? What is it highlighting?
Color: What colors are used? Are the colors bright, tints, muted? Are they different shades of one hue?
Texture: Is there a pattern on some area in the artwork? Is there a paint texture such as impasto?
Mass: Is the artwork heavier in one area?
Time: Is there anything in the artwork that gives the sense of time? Is it a daytime or nighttime scene?
Motion: Is motion depicted? Are people walking, running, floating, or climbing toward something?
Garden at sainte-adresse
Design Principles:
Unity: what elements work together to make a harmonious whole?
Variety: What creates diversity?
Balance: Is it symmetrical or asymmetrical?
Emphasis: What is the focal point?
Directional forces: What are the paths for the eye to follow?
Contrast: Where do you see contrasting elements in the artwork?
Repetition & rhythm: Is an element repeated?
Scale & proportion: Are the objects in proportion to each other?
Garden at sainte-adresse
Explanation of background using facts
The Artist’s garden in giverny claude monet 1900 oil on canvas
Monet, 1900
Claude MonetThe Artist’s Garden in Giverny. 1900. Oil on canvas. Dimensions 35 ¼ x 36 ¼ in. Yale University Art Gallery. https://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/25976
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The Artist’s garden in giverny
Visual Elements:
Line: Describe what kind of lines are in the artwork (vertical, horizontal, diagonal, thick, thin, etc.). What do the lines do? Do they lead your eye to something?
Shape: Describe what kind of shapes are in the artwork and where they appear. Are there circular shapes in clouds, rectangular shapes in buildings?
Light: Where is the light coming from? What is it highlighting?
Color: What colors are used? Are the colors bright, tints, muted? Are they different shades of one hue?
Texture: Is there a pattern on some area in the artwork? Is there a paint texture such as impasto?
Mass: Is the artwork heavier in one area?
Time: Is there anything in the artwork that gives the sense of time? Is it a daytime or nighttime scene?
Motion: Is motion depicted? Are people walking, running, floating, or climbing toward something?
The Artist’s garden in giverny
Design Principles:
Unity: what elements work together to make a harmonious whole?
Variety: What creates diversity?
Balance: Is it symmetrical or asymmetrical?
Emphasis: What is the focal point?
Directional forces: What are the paths for the eye to follow?
Contrast: Where do you see contrasting elements in the artwork?
Repetition & rhythm: Is an element repeated?
Scale & proportion: Are the objects in proportion to each other?
The Artist’s garden in giverny
Explanation of background using facts
Camille on the Beach in Trouville Claude Monet 1870 Oil on canvas
Monet, 1870
Claude Monet Camille on the Beach in Trouville. 1870. Oil on canvas. Dimensions 25 1/8 x 28 ¼ in. Yale University Art Gallery. https://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/76857
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Camille on the Beach in Trouville
Visual Elements:
Line: Describe what kind of lines are in the artwork (vertical, horizontal, diagonal, thick, thin, etc.). What do the lines do? Do they lead your eye to something?
Shape: Describe what kind of shapes are in the artwork and where they appear. Are there circular shapes in clouds, rectangular shapes in buildings?
Light: Where is the light coming from? What is it highlighting?
Color: What colors are used? Are the colors bright, tints, muted? Are they different shades of one hue?
Texture: Is there a pattern on some area in the artwork? Is there a paint texture such as impasto?
Mass: Is the artwork heavier in one area?
Time: Is there anything in the artwork that gives the sense of time? Is it a daytime or nighttime scene?
Motion: Is motion depicted? Are people walking, running, floating, or climbing toward something?
Camille on the Beach in Trouville
Design Principles:
Unity: what elements work together to make a harmonious whole?
Variety: What creates diversity?
Balance: Is it symmetrical or asymmetrical?
Emphasis: What is the focal point?
Directional forces: What are the paths for the eye to follow?
Contrast: Where do you see contrasting elements in the artwork?
Repetition & rhythm: Is an element repeated?
Scale & proportion: Are the objects in proportion to each other?
Camille on the Beach in Trouville
Explanation of background using facts
Formal Art Criticism Theories
Describe the theory
Tell why you feel this artwork is best categorized and understood using this theory
Tell how the theory explains one of your gallery artworks
Contextual Art Criticism Theory
Describe the theory
Tell why you feel this artwork is best categorized and understood using this theory
Tell how the theory explains one of your gallery artworks
Expressive Art Criticism Theories
Describe the theory
Tell why you feel this artwork is best categorized and understood using this theory
Tell how the theory explains one of your gallery artworks
Comprehensive Statement
Describe what you learned about the role of art in society
Tell what you learned about Art Criticism theories
Comprehensive Statement
Summarize your theme and describe what you have learned during your research.
Comprehensive Statement
Tell what you learned about art in general
Summarize and conclude your presentation
References
Auricchio, L. “Claude Monet (1840–1926).” In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/cmon/hd_cmon.htm (October 2004)
Frank, P. (2014). Prebles’ artforms: An introduction to the visual arts (11th ed.) [VitalSource Bookshelf version]. Retrieved from https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781269952170
Monet, C. (1867). Garden at Sainte-Adresse [oil on canvas]. Retrieved from https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/437133
Monet, C. (1899). Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies [oil on canvas]. Retrieved from www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/437127
Monet, C. (1883). The Manneporte (Étretat) [oil on canvas]. Retrieved from www.metmuseeum.org/art/collection/search/438823
Monet, C. (1870). Camille on the Beach in Trouville [oil on canvas]. Retrieved from https://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/76857.
Monet, C. (1900). The Artist’s Garden in Giverny [oil on canvas]. Retrieved from https://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/25976.
