I prefer the impressionism style of art; this is because I love the blurred light paintings. The loose brush strokes and the dabs of color that make the art look blurred but completely defined at the same time. Impressionism style art catches pleasant moments, but does not focus on history or religion. Impression, Sunrise written by Claude Monet in 1873 is a picture of a piece of water with two boats, the sun and the clouds, which are lightly shining. Critiques say that if he painted the sun any brighter then the clouds the painting might be less interesting. The second type of art style I will compare is the neoclassical style. This style focuses on moral virtue and goodly deeds. Hero’s are a popular topic to paint. Stark, linear, and hardships are characteristics of neoclassical style. Jacques Louis David is a painter of this style. He painted the Oath of the Horatti in 1793. He uses a more plain and linear technique in this painting.
The reason I prefer impressionism art compared to neoclassical style art is because I like the soft but gracefulness of the art. In Neoclassical art the paintings are more bare and ordinary. Take a look at Monet’s painting Impressionism, Sunrise, and Jacques’s painting the Oath of the Horatti, they are two very different paintings that show different characteristics. Look how impressionism painting is soft but very delightful, compared to the neoclassical painting which is sharper and more subtle. Don’t get me wrong they are both amazing pieces of art, but I am simply justifying why i prefer impressionism style over neoclassical style.
Impression, Sunrise Oath of Horatti
steve6060al Said:
on October 28, 2009 at 3:27 am
All the information about both paintings is included, and I like how you gave an overview of the feelings during the two different Eras. I compared two different periods, but generally felt the same as you. The softness of Impressionism art just has more feeling than the bare works of the Neoclassical. Jacques’ work is amazing in it’s own way, but it doesn’t evoke feelings in the same way as Monet’s painting. You described Impressionism as delightful, and I think that word is perfect. A person can become enthralled and delighted by the texture of the work. Why do you think the “sharpness” in Neoclassical work is less engaging than the “softness” of Impressionism painting?
slturner6 Said:
on October 28, 2009 at 4:59 am
I feel you have done a wonderful job expressing your thoughts and feelings about impressionism and how beautiful it is to you. I think you did a good job with the facts of the paintings. I also chose Monet’s Sunrise and I feel that it is somehow dreary, almost dismal, and in order for me to actually see the harbor that was painted I have to look at it for a while. Although I can’t say that I get the same feelings between the pictures you chose I still feel that I can take from this a good idea of how it became a popular art form.
Thank you for your post and good job!