French Impressionists, Part I:
Celebrating Life
by
Fine Art Registry®
In a word, CELEBRATE defines and encapsulates French Impressionist Art. These are works that do not relate to visual reality, but instead are converted into a perception and becomes illuminated by the use of pure colors. In every respect the Impressionist painter celebrated life to its fullest. Master Artists such as Edouard Manet, Auguste Renoir and Edgar Degas, are only a few of the renowned French Impressionist painters who revolutionized the world of art.
The 19th century artists were in search of ways to break free of the traditional and classical stringent rules of painting. Subsequently the search to be free of the restraints led to disregarding the accepted practice of duplicating in great detail the artists chosen subject. As a result the accepted mold was broken and the impressionist rebel began to interpret just what his eyes perceived. The true joy that is evident in these works of art still delight and please those who view them today. It is difficult to envision that these same artists were initially reviled and ridiculed by the academics of their time.
Americans were among the first to recognize and begin collecting this particular school. American artist, Mary Cassatt exhibited her paintings in conjunction with the French Impressionists and was enormously influential in their rise in popularity in the United States.
The appeal of impressionist renderings is not surprising in that the subject matter is of idyllic scenes such as tranquil meadows, childhood remembrances, lovely women and the wonder of nature in lively colors that tend to lift the heaviest of spirits. This period produced a romantic glamour that catapulted a revolutionary art and transformed this era from one of hyper-conservative art into one of self-expression. Truly reasons to CELEBRATE!
FAR® is initiating a study of the French Impressionist Masters and we will begin with a short synopsis of some of the pioneers beginning with Edouard Manet in our next article. Be sure to stay tuned to www.fineartregistry.com.
— by Fine Art Registry®
| November 3, 2009
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