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Thursday

Impressionism and Mary Cassatt




1) Compare these two works in terms of their formal elements.

2) Describe how this image documents some of the changes that occurred in Paris during the 19th century. 


3) Describe how, where and why non-local color is used in this painting.

Wednesday

Discussion and Video: Impressionism Degas and Color Theory





1) Compare and contrast the two paintings above in terms of their form. Be sure to use as much of the following vocabulary as you can, perspective, illusionism, realism, chiaroscuro, hue, value, intensity, primary, secondary, tertiary, non-local, local color, optical mixing. 




2) Come up with a thesis and compare and contrast the points of view of each of these artists.