Impressionism

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In its relatively short history, photography has grown into a legitimate art form from its early days as the scientifically innovative nineteenth century daguerreotype. We usually think of impressionism as a movement within the world of painting; however, the movement transcended media boundaries to serve as a complete reaction against and outgrowth of the romanticism of the nineteenth century. This paper explores impressionism in photography and subsequently compares this movement with impressionism in other media.

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"The Impressionist movement in photography, though not as extensive or as well known as that in painting and music, certainly occurred at about the same time the movement was revolutionizing other media. Rather than aiming for sharp photographs, the Impressionist photographers wished for softer, more 'natural' photographs, often using rough surfaced paper and a soft focus technique. In May 1874, a group of Impressionist photographers gathered at the studio belonging to photographer Nadar to exhibit their works. Among these photographers were Cezanne and Gauguin, both better known for their paintings."

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