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How to use this content:
As listed on the “Start Here” page for this unit, one of the unit objectives is “Identify Key Historical Facts” This objective will be assessed by the unit quiz. While reading and watching the content in the following links and videos, make note of historical facts and information so you can return to them as needed when working on the unit quiz. Be on the lookout for names of artists, influential people, artworks, important events, trends and values in the culture.
Art of the Modern Era
As the world underwent unprecedented changes in society, industry, science and engineering, art found ways to reflect the newly emerging consciousness of the modern world.
Link #1: Modernism
Link #2: Realism
Link #3: Courbet’s Stonebreakers
Link #4: Manet’s Olympia
Link #5: Bonheurs’ Plowing the Nivernais
Link #6: Degas’ Dance Class
Link #7: Impressionism
Link #8: Monet’s Gare St. Lazare
Link #9: Morisot’s The Cradle
More Learning Resources
Remember, since we can’t cover everything about art in this class, these reading assignments are based on the choices I have made for what to include, but there is much more that has not been included. If you are interested in learning more, please remember that our primary source, the Khan Academy, has lots of other videos and articles that explore this time and culture even further. You can explore them at Khan Academy (European Art 1800-1900) or SmartHistory (19th Century).
The following links are not required reading for this unit, but if you are interested in learning more, you might enjoy exploring these resources:
Color theory was a new science that fascinated artists in the 19th Century, learn more about it here: Color vision and Art