PhxArt Docents

HOW PAINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY INFLUENCED EACH OTHER IN THE 19TH CENTURY

Disruption may sound like a scary word. In the world of art, however, disruption creates progress and sparks new ideas. That’s a good thing! In the mid-19th century, two major artistic disruptions occurred: the invention of photography and painters’ rejection of the Academic style in favor of a more expressive approach called Impressionism. We’ll explore the positive impact of disruption by looking at how painting and photography influenced each other.

Presented by Docent Rick Gayle

Space is limited, so please see a staff person 30 minutes prior to the start of the program to pick up a ticket which will be your registration.