One of the most remarkable works in the 19th Century European Paintings section of the Metropolitan Museum of Art is Jules Bastien-Lepage's 1879 Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc). Although displayed in a long hall featuring a number of other paintings, reliefs, and sculptures, it draws a certain amount o...

"Claude Monet at the National Gallery of Art" Claude Monet is most definately my favorite Painter of all time. Widely considered the foremost Impressionist painter, Monet inspired Masters like Degas and Renoir. Monet's paintings, characterized by their blurred line...

Since the beginning of time, there have been specific groups that have had revolutionary ideas and acted upon them. Such movements have always been met with disapproval, but usually seem to settle into the mainstream of society. The late in the nineteenth century saw such an occurrence, as an arti...

The first impressionist exhibition of 1874 is a signpost for the changing ways in which paintings were being bought and sold. The tradition of the salon showing dominance was now being challenged, as the artists found dismay both in the selection process and the overcrowded nature of the display. T...

Mary Cassatt Mary Cassatt Mary Cassatt was a strong and opinionated feminist, as well as a talented artist who changed her styles significantly through as her interests changed. I. Introduction A. Introductory sent...

Paul Cezanne: Impressionist of Life ART 293(306) Mr. Stevenson Cynthia Winters January 20, 2004 Paul Cezanne, although misunderstood as an artist, definitely made a huge impact upon the art world. With his use of true to life hues and tones, Cezanne brought ...

No two artists can alone be considered responsible for the modern art movement, but both Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) and Claude Monet (1840-1926) led two very distinct groups of artists. Though their styles differ greatly, they are both equally responsible for helping to shape the direction paintin...