Ⅳ. Comparative Analysis of Van Gogh's Impressionism and Dae-Ho Eom's Inspirationism

1. Innovation Ahead of Its Time

Impressionism: Van Gogh broke away from the contemporary art concept of reproducing light and color as objective facts and presented a new method of painting that emphasized subjective emotions and impressions.

Inspirationism: Composer Dae-Ho Eom created a unique musical form called Fantasia beyond the existing classical music form, opening a new horizon for modern music.

2. Expression of the Individual's Inner Self

Impressionism: Van Gogh's paintings intensely express his inner emotions such as loneliness, sadness, and passion.

Inspirationism: Composer Dae-Ho Eom's music also sublimates his deep faith and various emotions into music based on righteousness, giving deep impressions to the listeners.

3. Resistance and Criticism of the Times

Impressionism: Van Gogh's paintings were evaluated as innovative in the art world of his time, but were also criticized for breaking away from the existing art norms. Inspirationalism: Dae-Ho Eom's music is also evaluated as an innovative attempt to break away from existing musical forms, but at the same time, it faces criticism that it is somewhat unfamiliar and difficult for the public.

4. Influence on Later Generations

Impressionism: Van Gogh's Impressionism inspired many later painters and had a great influence on the development of modern art.

Inspirationalism: Dae-Ho Eom's music is expected to expand the diversity of modern music and influence many composers who pursue new musical forms.

5. Conclusion

Van Gogh and Dae-Ho Eom, two artists, pioneered new artistic possibilities and expanded the realm of art in their respective eras. Although their mediums of expression are different, they share commonalities of innovation ahead of their time, individual inner expression, resistance and criticism of the times, and influence on later generations.