Last week on the Co|So blog we discussed the development of landscape painting in Europe after the French Revolution and amidst the Industrial Revolution. For our final blog in this plein air series, we take a look at the history of landscape painting in America, and specifically Boston.
Last week we looked at the history of European landscape painting in the 17th and 18th century, the role of the French Academy, and the rigid classical themes that dictated the fine arts. This week we are going to discus two major historical movements that shook the foundations of European society and the vital role landscape painting played in the evolution of painting during this time: the French and Industrial Revolutions.
When one thinks of an artist, most people imagine someone painting outside in the picturesque field, easel and paint in tow. However, a look back into art history reveals that plein air painting is relatively new to the fine arts and has had a dramatic influence on the course of painting.
Co|So artist member Kathleen Breeden Hudson posted a solution she developed to a common plein air painting challenge she faced to her blog. It turns out Hudson was not alone; her post caught the attention of Outdoor Painter who published an article about her new method!
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