As we look at a time line of fashion, there is a repeating pattern that occurs. Take a modern day outfit and put it on someone fifteen years before and the outfit becomes very inappropriate. The above paintings are both works by James Jacques Joseph Tissot ,. This is where the two paintings differ. Children at the time of impressionist painters were expected to be small adults.

This link will take you to a timeline of the camera and its advancements throughout the centuries.

Art at the Turn of the 20th Century. Four Basic Visual Elements in Art. Gaze and Fashion in Art. Her magnetic gaze, that pierces through the page and directly gazes into your eyes, ties the entire painting together! January 31, 2012.

I found a very interesting article. I also found another really great link that just provides some history about Japanese art and culture. The two woodblock prints above and to the right show traditional geisha clothing while the Tissot painting below shows a young women sporting the Japanese style fashion. I love all of the vibrant colors in all three works of art. Sometimes it Hurts Being Beautiful.