The Seattle Traveler

Some of my favorite artists are hanging around the Seattle Art Museum right now – Monet, Manet, Degas, and Cézanne (image at right:  Still Life With Statuette), among others.  These are just a few of the artists you’ll see in the special exhibit Inspiring Impressionism:  The Impressionists and the Art of the Past.

This exhibit features around 100 pieces, including paintings and works on paper, and is an exploration of the relationship of the earlier European art movements and the Impressionists.  While impressionism may seem rather old hat these days, at the time of its evolution it was seen as quite provocative, with a focus on every day subjects and themes, brought to life with loose brush strokes.

Works are arranged by subject groups (portraits, still life, landscapes, nudes, etc.), with Impressionist paintings right next to works by the Old Masters.  Draw your own conclusions on the influence of old upon new as you compare and contrast the subject matter, composition and technique of the respective artists.

Location:  1300 First Avenue, Downtown (map it)

Dates & Times:  Through September21st, 2008.  Hours are Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm, Thursday & Friday, 10 am – 9 pm, closed on Monday.

Admission:  This special exhibit requires special tickets.  $20 adults, $17 seniors (62+), $14 students and teens (13-17), FREE for children 12 and under and SAM members.  Admission includes entrance to the permanent collection of the museum. Tickets may be purchased online ($3 per ticket service charge) or at the museum. 

I’m a huge Impressionism fan, and this exhibit provides a historical context to learn more about and appreciate the work of these masters.  In short, there’s good stuff here!

Image credit: AllPosters.com

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