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Your local art museum has asked you to design a gallery dedicated to works of art from one of the following movements: Renaissance, Baroque, Romanticism, Impressionism, or Modernism. Using your outline from Week Four as a reference, select one movement for the design of your gallery. You will use Prezi to design your gallery, guiding visitors through each artwork. You may incorporate resources from the textbook, CourseMate Bonus Images, or digital image resources from Week One that highlight the characteristics significant to your chosen movement and period. Reflecting on your weekly art journal entries for relevant works can also enrich your presentation.

To complete the project, you must register for a free Prezi account and familiarize yourself with its features using the "Learning Prezi is easy" page and the Prezi Manual/FAQ. Your Prezi should include the following components:

• A title slide with the name of your gallery, your name, the course, your instructor’s name, and the date submitted.
• An introduction to your gallery, describing the movement and the historical period it represents.
• Six images of artworks that exemplify the characteristics of the movement and time period, each accompanied by the proper citation.
• A discussion of how the media (materials), methods, and subject matter are significant to that era and geographic region, using appropriate art terminology.
• An analysis of how iconographic, historical, political, philosophical, religious, and social factors of the movement are reflected in the artworks.
• A references slide listing at least three scholarly sources in addition to the image citations, formatted according to APA style. Use sources from the Ashford Online Library, ProQuest, Credo Reference, or museum resources from Week One.

Submit your completed project as a Word document including your name and the URL to your Prezi journal. Follow all APA citation guidelines as provided in the Ashford Writing Center and the APA Artwork Citations document.

Paper For Above instruction

The development of art movements reflects significant shifts in cultural, political, religious, and philosophical thought, providing a comprehensive lens through which to examine the evolution of artistic expression. For this project, I have chosen to focus on the Impressionism movement, a pivotal era in art history that emerged in France during the late 19th century. Impressionism is renowned for its emphasis on capturing fleeting moments, emphasizing light and color, and breaking away from traditional academic art standards. This movement profoundly influenced subsequent artistic developments and signaled a broader shift toward modern art, encapsulating the rapid societal changes occurring at the turn of the century.

My gallery design will encompass six key artworks that exemplify Impressionism's key characteristics, such as the use of loose brushwork, vibrant color palettes, and focus on everyday scenes. Each image will include a scholarly citation adhering to APA standards, sourced from reputable art databases and museum collections. These artworks will include Claude Monet’s “Impression, Sunrise,” Edgar Degas’s “The Ballet Class,” Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s “Luncheon of the Boating Party,” Berthe Morisot’s “The Cradle,” Mary Cassatt’s “The Child’s Bath,” and Camille Pissarro’s “Boulevard Montmartre, Spring.” Selecting these works allows me to demonstrate the movement’s hallmark techniques and themes, as well as the diversity among Impressionist artists.

The media used in Impressionist works primarily comprised oil paints applied with short, visible brushstrokes, enabling artists to depict the effects of light and atmosphere more freely. The techniques favored a plein-air approach, emphasizing natural lighting and spontaneous effects. The subjects predominantly included outdoor scenes, urban landscapes, leisure activities, and domestic life, reflecting a shift toward capturing contemporary life rather than historical or mythological subjects. This approach marked a departure from traditional academic art, which prioritized idealized forms and historical themes.

Iconographically, the artworks reflect an interest in modern life, emphasizing leisure and the urban experience. The movement's emphasis on capturing momentary effects aligns with contemporary philosophical ideas about perception and reality, influenced by the rise of science and advancements in optics. Politically and socially, Impressionism emerged amidst societal upheavals such as the Franco-Prussian War and the Paris Commune, which influenced artists’ focus on everyday realities and the democratization of art. Religious and philosophical influences are subtly present, as the movement challenged the authority of academic institutions and prioritized individual perception and experience.

This project’s exploration of Impressionism underscores its significance as a revolutionary movement that redefined artistic techniques and themes, mirroring broader societal changes. The careful selection of artworks, supported by scholarly commentary and historical context, will provide viewers with a comprehensive understanding of the movement’s importance and legacy.

References

• Bret, C. (1993). Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art.
• Rewald, J. (1973). Painting in France: From Monet to Matisse. New York: Harry N. Abrams.
• Lubin, B. (2010). Impressionism: Art, leisure, and Parisian society. University of California Press.
• Herbert, R. (2014). Impressionism: Art takes on a new light. National Gallery of Art Bulletin, 12(3), 45-52.
• Rosenblum, R. (1994). Impressionism and Post-Impressionism 1866-1914. New York: Harry N. Abrams.
• Monet, C. (1872). Impression, Sunrise. Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris.
• Degas, E. (1874). The Ballet Class. Musée d'Orsay, Paris.
• Renoir, P.-A. (1881). Luncheon of the Boating Party. The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.
• Morisot, B. (1879). The Cradle. Musée d'Orsay, Paris.
• Pissarro, C. (1875). Boulevard Montmartre, Spring. Musée d'Orsay, Paris.