Now On View: February 27 – June 13
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Free Third Thursday is March 18! Video: Bucher's Beat Preview Impressionism remains one of the most popular styles of art in the world. Mention “Monet” or “Renoir” and images of brightly colored canvases depicting lush landscapes come to mind. While Impressionism is most closely associated with French artists, students flocking to Paris from the United States and throughout Europe in the late 19th century were introduced firsthand to Impressionism. They became enamored of painting outdoors in front of their motifs, as well as with the pastel tones and broken brushstrokes that characterized Impressionist paintings. The influence of Impressionism eventually stretched all the way to the shores of Southern California in the early twentieth century. California artists had the benefit of access to spectacular landscapes and a fair climate that allowed them to paint outdoors much of the year. During this period, outdoor landscape painting became the most-admired style of art in the "Golden State" and also the style practiced by the majority of artists there. The beautiful paintings in this exhibition are principally landscapes that document the lush splendor of the Golden State before its huge population growth — immense poppy fields, uninterrupted forest, and vacant, sun-startled coastline. EXHIBITION ADMISSION FREE THIRD THURSDAYS |
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| From the Top: William H. Clapp, Country Road Donna Schuster, On the Beach John Frost, The Pool at Sundown |
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Special Programs Why Eden? Arcadian Art and the California Dream Join Chief Curator Will South, one of the country ’s leading experts on California Impressionism, as he examines both the state and its mythology through the lens of some of its most beautiful art, that of the California Impressionists. The talk is free to museum members and $8 for non-members. Reservations are encouraged – call 937-223-5277, ext. 318 or e-mail hartsock@daytonartinstitute.org. Following the talk, South will be available for a book signing in The Museum Store, for his book California Impressionism. In conjunction with Why Eden? Arcadian Art and the California Dream, a California Wine Tasting will be held in the museum’s General Motors Entrance Rotunda, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. that evening. Flights of red and white California wines will be offered at $12.00 per flight. Wines may also be purchased by the glass. An Afternoon of California Art, Wine & Cuisine, Tours & Teas Studio Classes Presenting Sponsor Executive Sponsor Media Sponsor |
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