Tonalism

Tonalism

 

Tonalism was an art movement that emerged in the late 19th century in the United States. It is primarily associated with landscape painters who aimed to create a sense of mood and atmosphere in their works by using a limited color palette dominated by various shades of a single color (often brown or gray). Tonalist paintings often featured hazy, dreamlike scenes, with a focus on capturing the effects of light and atmosphere. This movement marked a departure from the highly detailed and realistic landscape painting of the time, emphasizing mood and emotion over precise representation.