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As with nearly all artistic movements, some of "society" loved it, others thought it was alright, and some more hated it. To elaborate, artistic taste is one of those things that tends to vary greatly from person to person, so it is impossible to make generalizations about what "society" thinks about oen.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoBecause impressionist were breaking from traditions and depicting the lives of people and events that were "insignificant," the initial reaction to impressionism was very disjointed. It was a break from tradition and there were many artists and patrons that were appalled. Art seemed to be turning in a direction that left critics uneasy. If you look at paintings by neoclassical artists such as Ingres and David, as well as paintings by Romanticist like Delacroix, the subjects are entirely different than those of Manet and Cassatt.
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∙ 14y agoMost people hated it. Most people always hate new forms of art.
People thought it rough and unfinished.
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∙ 13y agoNew styles are always received with suspicion, and so was Impressionism. The word was originally used as a derogatory term.
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Did Impressionism or Post-Impressionism come first?
Of course Impressionism, since Post-Impressionism means after Impressionism.
Was Post Impressionism a new movement or was it a continuation of Impressionism with a change of subject?
Post Impressionism can be seen as a extension of Impressionism, but disregarding many of the limitations and certain concepts of Impressionism.
What are facts about impressionism?
5 facts impressionism
Why was impressionism art an insult?
Most new art forms (in literature, in music, in pictorial art) are difficult to understand at first. Some people react by being angry.
What was before post impressionism?
Impressionism. The syllable post- means after.
Did Impressionism or Post-Impressionism come first?
Of course Impressionism, since Post-Impressionism means after Impressionism.
Was Post Impressionism a new movement or was it a continuation of Impressionism with a change of subject?
Post Impressionism can be seen as a extension of Impressionism, but disregarding many of the limitations and certain concepts of Impressionism.
What religion is impressionism?
Impressionism is not a religion.
What are facts about impressionism?
5 facts impressionism
What movement is associated with Debussy and Ravel?
impressionism
Why was impressionism art an insult?
Most new art forms (in literature, in music, in pictorial art) are difficult to understand at first. Some people react by being angry.
What kind of music was Claude Debussy associated with?
Impressionism
What was before post impressionism?
Impressionism. The syllable post- means after.
What are some achievements of Monet?
Starting Impressionism.
What Romanticism Neoclassicism Post-Impressionism Impressionism Realism in order from earliest to most recent?
Neoclassicism(1) Romanticism(2) Realism(3) Impressionism(4) Post-Impressionism(5)
What is the style of abstract Monet used?
His painting style was Impressionism. That is not Cubism.
What art movement followed Impressionism?
post impressionism?
