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Impressionism: Exploring Visual Impressions of Light, Color, and Atmosphere

Discover the fascinating world of Impressionism, a movement characterized by small brush strokes and the reproduction of artists' visual impressions. Explore the works of famous Impressionist artists such as Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Dive into their unique styles and themes, from Degas' portrayal of motion to Monet's enchanting water lilies. Be captivated by Morisot's studies of women and Renoir's snapshots of real life. Immerse yourself in the beauty and vitality of Impressionism.

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Impressionism: Exploring Visual Impressions of Light, Color, and Atmosphere

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  1. Impressionism First Name Last Name All images may be viewed at The Web Museum

  2. Impressionist Paintings • Characterized by small brush strokes • Reproduced the artist’s visual impression • Studied • Light • Atmosphere • Reflections • Color

  3. Impressionist Artists • Edgar Degas • Claude Monet • BertheMorisot • Pierre-Auguste Renoir

  4. Degas (1834-1917) • Master of drawing the human figure in motion • Preferred pastels • Favored ballet dancers and horses as theme

  5. Monet (1840-1926) • Initiated and led the Impressionist movement • Painted the same subject in different lights • Preferred painting the out of doors • Famed for his water-lilies theme

  6. Morisot (1841-1895) • Became the first woman to join Impressionists • Confined color to a naturalistic framework • Painted studies of women

  7. Renoir (1841-1919) • Painted snapshots of real life • Used sparkling color and light • Believed art should be pretty • Favored themes of instant appeal • Lovely women • Pretty children • Beautiful scenes

  8. Work at the same time on sky, water, branches, ground, keeping everything going on an equal basis… Don’t be afraid of putting on colour… Paint generously and unhesitatingly, for it is best not to lose the first impression. Camille Pissarro

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