Fauve Paintings
Fauvism began in France in 1898 when artists Andre Derain and Maurice de Vlaminck met and shared ideas, rejecting the Impressionists' style of painting. Instead of using dots of color they chose to paint with broader brushstrokes.
The Fauves painted directly from nature using "brighter-than-expected" color which shocked viewers of their 1905 exhibition. "Les Fauves," meaning wild beasts, was the art critic's opinion of their paintings.
Students chose a realistic picture and selected complimentary color schemes for their paintings. Tints, shades and tones were used for contrast and emphasis. Together with the broken and calm brushstrokes, students created strong sensations and emotions in their Fauvist paintings.
