Impressionism is an art period of when artist make the initiative to advance from academic doctrines and romantic ideals towards the portrayal of of contemporary life. Artist of this time were interested in capturing moments of life. They would make art pieces of what they could see. These pieces were done quickly.Landscapes is an example of the works that were done during this age. Known artist of this time period are Monet and Mary Cassatt.
Post-Impressionism focuses not on what is seen, but on the interpretation of what is being seen. To see through what is being seen to another superficial reality. The poet, Rimbaud, describes artists of this time period to be extraordinary, mysterious, and visionary. Artist know for their work during this art period are Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, and Edward Munich.
European colonization was a worldwide affect that affected all non-Western cultures. These cultures were faced with the challenged of losing their cultural identity. An example of this is the territorial movement of Native American land on U.S. soil. Examples of this issue during this time period give birth to new art from the non-industrial societies of this time period (i.e. Africa). The art work from these non-industrial societies are influential for new art pieces from European artists. An example of artwork that was seen as influential was the buffalo shape costume from the Native American tribe, the Zuni.
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