From Prostitution to the Parlour: The Representation of Women in 19th-Century Impressionist Art
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The Impressionist Movement
What is Impressionism? Impressionism was an art movement that originated in Paris, France during the late 19th century. The style was invented by a group of artists who called themselves the Intransigeantes, a name that conveyed their “stubborn” independence from the official Salon. (Pfeiffer, p. 20) Impressionist artists such as Berthe Morisot, Claude Monet, and…
Women Impressionists: Underappreciated Trailblazers of the 19th Century
One of the most radical aspects of Impressionism was the influence of women artists on the movement. The 19th century ushered in progressive attitudes towards working women, creating new possibilities for those who wanted to pursue careers. This mindset extended to the art world, and according to the Gazette des Femmes, about three thousand professional…
The Haussmannization of Paris: A New Age
One of the most important aspects of Impressionist art that sets it apart from other movements is its evocation of Paris’s rapid modernization. During the 19th century, Baron Haussmann rebuilt and restructured the French capital, ushering in an era of political and social changes that would completely alter the lives of Parisians. This massive renovation…
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