Perceiving Women: a Couple paintings by Mary Cassatt

The video explores the evolution of American art post-Civil War, highlighting the shift from Roman to Parisian influences. It introduces Impressionism and Mary Cassatt, focusing on her unique approach to gender equality in art. Cassatt's paintings, such as her opera scene and portrait of her mother, are analyzed for their portrayal of independent women engaged in intellectual pursuits. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe and support the channel.

What major shift occurred in American art after the Civil War?

• A focus on Impressionism and Parisian influences

• An emphasis on Gothic art

• A return to Roman architectural styles

• A revival of Greek classical traditions

How did Mary Cassatt's painting 'At the Opera' challenge traditional gender roles?

• By portraying a woman as a domestic figure

• By focusing on a woman's beauty

• By depicting a woman as a seductress

• By showing a woman engaged in intellectual activity

In Cassatt's 'At the Opera,' what is the significance of the man in the background?

• He is a symbol of male dominance

• He represents the traditional male gaze

• He is a fellow opera enthusiast

• He is a critic of the arts

What distinguishes Cassatt's portrait of her mother from other contemporary works?

• It shows her mother as a passive observer

• It portrays her mother as an independent thinker

• It focuses on her mother's beauty

• It depicts her mother in a domestic setting

How does Cassatt use Impressionism to convey gender equality in her paintings?

• By using bright colors to highlight women

• By focusing on women's domestic roles

• By portraying women as independent and intellectual

• By depicting women in traditional settings