Definitions
- Referring to a style of painting that emphasizes the use of light and color to capture a momentary impression of a scene. - Describing an artistic movement that originated in France in the late 19th century. - Talking about a style that focuses on capturing the essence of a subject rather than its details.
- Referring to a style of art that emphasizes the use of dreamlike imagery, unexpected juxtapositions, and irrational elements. - Describing an artistic and literary movement that originated in Europe in the early 20th century. - Talking about a style that seeks to challenge conventional notions of reality and explore the subconscious mind.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are styles of art.
- 2Both originated in Europe.
- 3Both seek to challenge conventional norms.
- 4Both have had a significant impact on the art world.
- 5Both are associated with avant-garde movements.
What is the difference?
- 1Subject matter: Impressionism focuses on capturing the essence of a subject, while surrealism explores the subconscious mind and often features bizarre and fantastical elements.
- 2Technique: Impressionism emphasizes the use of light and color to capture a momentary impression of a scene, while surrealism often employs unexpected juxtapositions and irrational elements.
- 3Time period: Impressionism originated in the late 19th century, while surrealism emerged in the early 20th century.
- 4Influence: Impressionism influenced later movements such as Fauvism and Post-Impressionism, while surrealism influenced later movements such as Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art.
- 5Purpose: Impressionism seeks to capture the essence of a moment or scene, while surrealism seeks to challenge conventional notions of reality and explore the subconscious mind.
Remember this!
Impressionism and surrealism are both styles of art that originated in Europe and seek to challenge conventional norms. However, they differ in their subject matter, technique, time period, influence, and purpose. Impressionism focuses on capturing the essence of a subject using light and color, while surrealism explores the subconscious mind using unexpected juxtapositions and irrational elements.
