Art

Impressionism both as a discipline and artistic style influenced a large part of the 20th century as it created better means of appreciating reality. Here, it provided a new definition in establishing forms and diversified the perspective of its application as relates to art and music. Due to this, such style captured the appreciation of the public as it consolidated new means of exemplifying technique with particular emphasis towards diversifying interpretation and meaning.

Analyzing the specific style incorporated by the Impressionist thought, it revolves around the focus over specific objects. In here, considerable dynamics is infused towards this element alongside the favorable use of colors and strokes in order to induce light. The most conspicuous characteristic of Impressionism was an attempt to accurately and objectively record visual reality in terms of transient effects of light and colour (Pioch, 2006, p.1).  Such continues to be the main principle shaping the works of artists such as Monet, Renoir, Sisley, etc.

In terms of music, the Impressionist composers provide a unique sense by incorporating specific styles in their composition and musicality of a specific piece. Here, it corresponds to the process of infusing particular elements such as (1) bitonality, (2) fuzzy chords, (3) modes, (4) new sounds, and (5) pentatonic scale (Capistrano School, 2009, p.1).  Specifically, harmonies then consider establishing better means to convey dynamic and rich harmonies that are corresponded by these elements accordingly.

Seeing this, the value then of Impressionism greatly influenced the development of art and music as it allowed better means for the creation of transcendence from the conventional means of applying artistic standards. By seeking to incorporate new principles, it created both a response to the current status quo and diversified a new means of interpreting and applying these concepts as it relates towards realities. It is through such condition that this artistic style gained its permanence and value from 20th century until today.