Films for the Humanities and Sciences - The Impressionist Surface: Perceptions in Paint

The Impressionist Surface: Perceptions in Paint

When painting began to concern itself more with the perception of reality than verisimilitude, Impressionism was born. This program focuses on some of the innovative techniques—such as flatness, color patches, and simultaneous contrast—that Impressionist painters used to create their dramatic, often psychological effects. These methods are highlighted in Monet’s Bathing at La Grenouillere, Pissarro’s Festival at l’Hermitage and The Avenue in Sydenham, and Cézanne’s The Grounds of the Château Noir. Produced by the Open University. (25 minutes)

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Item#: BVL11749
Copyright date: ©1992
DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-7011-8


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