Lecture 19 Outline of Last Lecture I. Impressionism Outline of Current Lecture I. Post Impressionism Current Lecture I. Post Impressionism A. emphasis on structure and technique: form, shape, and application of medium B. emphasis on the subject: signs, signifiers, and color C. Europe: pointillism and symbolism 1. George Seurat: technique=pointillism 2. Van Gogh: subjective color a) he was self taught b) he tried to become a priest before becoming an artist c) he was inspired by Millet 3. Paul Gauguin: symbolism and subjective use of color a) The Yellow Christ (1) he used yellow in this painting to make the whole painting appear holy and divine b) Self Portrait with Halo (1) you can see heaven and hell (2) their is the apple and snake symbolizing sin c) Two Tahitian Women GradeBuddy ARHS 1003 1st EditionThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. !Edited with the trial version of Foxit Advanced PDF EditorTo remove this notice, visit:www.foxitsoftware.com/shopping(1) he was very interested in the Tahitian culture and how unspoiled and free they were (2) primitivism: depicts culture and civilization 4. Matisse: structure and subjective use of color 5. Paul Cezanne: structure and technique (precursor to Cubism) D. America: new Realism 1. The Ashcan School (mainly in New York) a) reacting to industrialism b) consumption was thriving and it stimulated American culture c) Picturing the City (1) these artists want to capture all the changes that are happening (2) it was usually to have a kissing scene in the movies (3) there is a woman looking directly at the audience d) Jessica Penn in Black with White Plumes (1) the new woman: the modern day woman is now liberated in some ways (more assertive and confident) (2) she is wearing makeup and lipstick which was usually meant for prostitutes e) sports were coming into paintings
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