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Paris in the Age of Impressionism: Masterworks from the Muse

             This exhibit was an interesting way of seeing the French life in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The exhibit shed light on the French way of life, the styles, and the customs. The artists painted the pain and the prosperity of the people during this time period. It was amazing to see how the wealthy lived and dressed. The signs of their prosperity were also shown in their architecture. For example, the Eiffel Tower was a giant monument to the French prosperity. Also, I saw a picture that showed three men working. They were doing the backbreaking task of scraping and refinishing a floor in a French apartment. This clearly shows both ends of the spectrum in the society of this time period.
             I also noticed that the way in which the artists painted was unique. First, the artist showed in the painting the way it appeared to him in the real world. In other words the impression it gave him. Hence the reason it's called impressionism. I also saw that most of the artists painted with dots or strokes. Both these ways were supposed to bring out the light in the picture. The only time the artists painted without using this technique was when they were painting a portrait or an important picture used for documenting something. The strokes and dots were used mainly in street scenes and pictures of the town.
             In conclusion, the exhibit was very informative. I learned a lot about Paris during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The exhibit broadened my view of art.
            


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