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French Impressionist Art – Defiance Creates a Historical Movement Artists such as Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro defined what is today called French Impressionist art. However, the terms we use now were <a href="http://www.uggs-outletclearance.com"><strong>ugg boots clearance </strong></a> never a part of their creative psyche or urge to create in ways to become validated in their day and age. In truth, every form of art, whether it is music or any genre can be defined as the work of Impressionist artists. Every work is in fact an expression of what the artist wants to impress upon the viewer or listener. In 19th Century Europe, and most certainly with respect to painting, classical oil paintings were the only accepted forms that could elevate or recognize an artist to an elite level. As a result, the French Academy made haste in rejecting the works of artists like Macchioli (Italian), Monet, Renoir, Cezanne and Pissarro on a continual basis. French Impressionism art grew more out of the need to revolt against an economic blockade rather than for the mere sake of creating an artistic movement. This new world of French Impressionism art was different from anything ever created before and rocked 19th century Europe. Impressionist artists rebuked the classical validation of such classical painters as Michelangelo or Constable. A deliberate blend of colors and art boundaries consisting of rigid lines no longer bound this new breed of defiant artists. Art was approached in a rash and bold way where colors were applied directly to the canvas. This was considered off limits for classical artists painting with oils. "Impressionism" was born. Impressionist artists chose subjects that were non-conventional, such as surrounding countryside and everyday people; injecting their own personalities through powerful brush strokes and an outlandish use of bold and direct colors. Thus, the economic realities of not being able to sell their art creations set in. The French Academy’s hand was long reaching and their works would never be displayed in a legitimate way. In 1874, the “impressionist artists” banded together in a group that would allow them to display their works in Nadar’s studio. The classical art community descended upon them and their exhibitions proved to be a disaster. They were almost completely written off by critics and Monet and Cezanne were targeted in critical circles for what was deemed “sketchy and unfinished work.” Unfazed and determined as ever, the impressionist artists kept displaying their work until 1894. Their call-to-arms was the daring use of common art techniques, like, short strokes, Impasto, open use of colors, and an avoidance of black with the employment of soft edges using a wet-into-wet technique. The world can thank these creative souls for a defiance that created a historical movement that will endure. This entry was posted on Monday, August 29th, 2011 at 3:06 am. It is filed under ART ARTICLES and tagged with French Impressionist Art, Impressionist artists. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.
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