Writing Homework Help

This discussion will focus on art during the second half of the 19th century including the movements of Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, and Modern Sculpture. Artistic innovation during this time period led to greater changes in the formal elements of art in response to the historical events of modernity (industrialization, urbanization, colonialism, capitalism, international trade, and an increasingly secular society).

Part 1 – For this discussion, select one of the comparisons below of art from the Chapter 23 part 1 or part 2 slide presentations and post a paragraph contrasting how the art elements demonstrate its movement and how the art responds to specific historical and artistic conditions.
Monet, Gare St. Lazare and Paul Cezanne, Mont Sainte-Victoire(Impressionism/Post-Impressionism)
Renoir, Moulin de la Galette and Van Gogh, Night Cafe(Impressionism/Post-Impressionism)
Cassatt, The Child’s Bath and Gauguin, Where Do We Come From?(Impressionism/Post-Impr)
Seurat, Grand Jatte and Puvis de Chavannes, Sacred Grove (Post-Impressionism/Symbolism)
Munch, The Scream and Rodin, Gates of Hell (Symbolism/Modern Sculpture)

Part 2 – After you’ve posted your answer above, briefly respond to one of your classmates who wrote on a different work of art. Again, be constructive in your response. Think about how can you expand on the comments or description already given.