ross valley players - impressionism - play introduction

ImpressionismorRealismHow do you see the world?

Seeing yourself in the artwork ofImpressionism…The characters of Impressionism are informed by artwork.

Let’s explore some of the work you’ll see!

Mother & Daughter ImagesDo you see yourself in these images?

These images strongly influence characters in the play.

YourRelationshipsDo you identify with one of these motherhood images more?

What resonates with you?

Do your feelings change over time?

Love &

ArtIs the artist creating an impression of their own relationships?

Love&

ArtOr…

Is there a relationship between the subject and the artist?

ArtorAd

What is the role of money in art?

Chagall’s Bay of Angels was commissioned as an advertising campaign for Nice, France.

Is it art? Is it just an ad?

Progression:

From Sketchto

MasterpieceDo you value the progression or the end result of the work?

Which is more evocative?

Modgliani’s final etching shows finer facial detail than the body. Why?

RepresentingPassionWhich image is most passionate to you?

Does one spark a memory?

Could you part with one of these at any price?

Representing RelationshipsIs this couple in love?

Do you know this couple?

What is the artist communicating?

What’s your impression?