Office Art Memo



Office Art Memo

Introduction

Choice of art always represents the taste of person. The art of nineteenth century is no doubt contains an extraordinary work of art. Late eighteenth century marked the advancement and influence for the coming century. Major changes were occurring all over the world and these changes and events were recorded in different means like art, literature, history and science. Every individual and each event was marked with the revolutionary changes. The major revolutions which have very strong influence were French revolution and Industrial revolution(Brettell, 1999). This resulted in the production of extraordinary and classic art work which is the best example of reminding revolution and progress. This type of art work not only soothes the aesthetic scenes but also assist in keeping the work spirit of the employees by reminding them the message of revolution and achievements through hardships. This reflected in the work of various artists. The most famous styles of nineteenth century were impressionist and post impressionist work. The following pieces of art of art work will be the most appropriate for the office.

19th century Impressionist painting

The most important characteristics of impressionist painting are the perfect use of light and work with thin strokes. It is very different from the previous trend of painting showing special occasions, richness and authority. Impressionist painting reveals life of common people and it reflects reality. Replicas of three impressionist works that I choose for the office are: Claude Monet's Impression, Sunrise 1872, oil on canvas, second piece of art is Frédéric Bazille's Landscape on the Shore of Lez, 1870, and the third piece of art is again by Claude Monet, The Cliff at Étretat after the Storm, 1885. All these three art works reflects characteristics of impressionist paintings

Claude Monet,Impression, Sunrise 1872, oil on canvas Image retrieved from: ...