Artists such as David used historically classical themes to promote new political agendas. Many of the subjects are still political in nature but the artists used free brush work dominated by dark palettes. Through their art 19 th century Realism painters such as Courbet and Daumier focused on the plight of the lower classes while the Impressionists revolutionized the concept of what art is. The styles are so diverse and their approach to subject matters, techniques and lifestyles run a very wide spectrum indeed. Artists such as Picasso and Matisse turned to everyday objects for subject matter and explored new materials.
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