19th century art.

Final exam
spring 2011
Vivien Knussi
• Part One. Comparison Essay.

• Choose either A or B. Only one will be graded.

A. “ Mother vs. Sex Object” Compare with Madame Roulin also known as the Cradle Rocker
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• In writing comparison A contrast the women,
their enviornment, their “roles” and how each
artist wanted us to feel about them.
• Also compare and contrast how the style of
each artist contributes to our perception of
them.
• Ask yourself if you were an infant which
woman would you want as a mother and why?
Comparison B. “Getting spaced out”. Compare with the Night Café.
Night Café
• In writing comparison B “Getting Spaced Out”
think about the difference in location, the
people in the bar, and which place is sadder
based on your interpretation. How did each
artist highlight the inherent tragedy of such
places ---both high end and sleazy.
• The artist of the Night Café is paraphrased
below: I wanted to paint it to show one could
go mad in such a place, go out and commit a
crime….
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• Part Two .

• Short comparison essay. Stylistic analysis and

pinpointing goals.
Oak Trees in the Forest of Fointainbleau
Large Pine
• Short comparison . Identify the artists and
discuss how the artist on the right of the Large
Pine Tree which he painted in the 1890’s built
upon the Oak Trees painted in the 1860’s

• Ask yourself which is more sensual and which

is more analytical? It is tricky because they
both seem to hit these notes….
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• Part Three
• Brief Profile on a painter of your choice.
• Choose one artist from the following; Lautrec,
Redon, Munch, Ensor, Puvis de Chavannes, or
Gaugin, and using the image projected as a
guide write a short paragraph discussing
either a personal or an artistic influence on
their work. Try to articulate their purpose in
making art. You can reference other works by
the same artist.
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• Part Four YOUR NOTES

• Please write down the author of the text you

read and the name of the book.
• Reference one art work that was discussed and
something you learned about it that expands
your understanding of it.
• In a sentence or two describe one idea or fact—
something you got out of the chapter– that you
might remember after this class, say next fall.