During the time we spend on learning attributes of modern literature I will attempt to show my class mates the relation between paintings and novels through a visual context.
For example, for those who have read “The Killers” by Ernest Hemingway, a painting that would best fit the story would be “Nighthawks” by Edward Hopper.
Impressionism is an art movement during the early 18th century and during the 19th century. The name “Impressionism” came from a title of one of Claude Monet’s work Impression, Sunrise. Characteristics in impressionism painting includes texture/visible brush strokes to capture the essence of the subject, and open composition. Impressionist artists concentrate mostly on technique, color, lighting, and lack of perspective. “Primitive” point of escape, established from Renaissance, disappears and opens a new ideas for artists.
here’s a link for Impression, Sunrise http://www.toffsworld.com/art_artists_painters/images/claude_monet_sunrise.jpg
My name is Lan. I’m a Junior at Auburn High. I’m involved in many activities such as cross country, Track and Field, Indoor track, 5 Star cheering, and girls Ice Hockey. I use to work two jobs Orange Julius, and at a restaurant Sapporo. I’m currently a captain for the girls indoor track (i love my team!!). I’m pretty much a workaholic. Also, most of you know that I love to paint and draw. Growing up I have always enjoyed drawing, except when I was forced to. I currently take independent study, drawing painting II, and studio art. I honestly don’t have a good understanding on Art history and I would like to get a good idea on what Art is all about. That is why I will be focusing on Impressionism.
I have chosen Impressionism because I take great interest in Art. After High School I will be continuing education in Art History and hopefully I will become a contemporary artist. During the time we spend on finding ‘Attributes of Modernist Literature’, I would like to get a good understanding of the roots of Impressionism and how it affected modern literature.
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