15: 18th- and 19th-Century Art- Realism to Impressionism

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    • 15.1: Romanticism (1780-1850)
      Romanticism was a rebellion against the Neoclassic period of reason and ushered in the age of sensibility when artists choose passion and intuition over reasonable neutrality.
    • 15.2: Realism (1848 – 1870)
      As the Romanticism period dominated the first half of the 19th century and Realism dominated the second half.
    • 15.3: Shanghai School of Art (Late 19th Century)
      The 19th century Shanghai School of Art, located in the city of Shanghai, was similar to the Hudson School of Art. The institute produced prominent Chinese artists during the Qing Dynasty.
    • 15.4: Hudson River School (1850s – 1880)
      Founded by Thomas Cole (1801-1848), the Hudson River School was the first American artist colony.
    • 15.5: Impressionism (1860 – 1890)
      Impressionism was an art movement from 1860 to 1886; nevertheless, in that short time, it completely changed art forever.
    • 15.6: Post-Impressionism (1885 – 1905)
      Post-impressionism, from 1880-1905, was created by a group of artists who were adopting Symbolism, a new concept reflecting emotions and ideas, moving away from the naturalism embraced by the Impressionists.
    • 15.7: Art Nouveau (1890 – 1914)
      The Art Nouveau (1880-1905) was an international movement producing fine decorative arts using traditional craftsmanship.
    • 15.8: Early 20th Century in Europe
      This page covers the emergence of Modernism influenced by societal changes and World War I, highlighting movements like Surrealism, Dada, and Cubism. It emphasizes African art's effect on figures like Picasso and the development of Cubism's two phases, alongside Futurism and German Expressionism. The evolution of Cubist sculpture and movements like Dada, embracing chaos, and Surrealism, exploring the unconscious, are discussed.
    • 15.9: Modernism in America
      This page examines various American art movements, including the Ashcan School's focus on gritty urban realism and the Photo-Secession's efforts to validate photography as fine art. It highlights key influences, such as the Armory Show's introduction of European avant-garde styles, and notable artists from the 1920s and 1930s, including Precisionists like Charles Demuth and the Harlem Renaissance figures celebrating African American culture.
    • 15.10: Abstract Expressionism
      This page outlines the development of Abstract Expressionism and Color-Field Painting, highlighting its emergence in post-WWII America, particularly NYC. Key figures include Jackson Pollock, known for action painting and innovation in technique, and Willem de Kooning with his Woman series. Color-Field Painting, featuring artists like Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman, shifts focus to flat color and form, moving away from gestural expressions.

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