ARTS Flashcards
LESSON 1 IMPRESSIONISM AND POST-IMPRESSIONISM
is an art
movement that originated in
France in 1860s
Impressionism
The name of the movement was
coined by critics from a
painting by Claude Monet
entitled..
Impression: Soleil
Levant
Impressionism’s starting point
was an art exhibition of
works that were rejected by..
Official Paris Salon
were concerned with representing
the everyday experience in
an objective and realistic
manner
impressionists
is characterized by short
brisk strokes of bright
colors.
Impressionist painting
an Italian word used to describe the
thickness and texture
that can be achieved with
acrylic or oil paint.
Impasto
They avoid using black paint in their artwork
because it is seldom seen in nature.
Impressionists
A French Impressionist painter
Claude Monet
He preferred to work outdoors in
daylight and paint on canvas
his exact impressions of his
subjects.
Claude Monet
His best-known paintings
include Water Lilies series
Claude Monet
He was more interested in
experimenting with light and
color.
Claude Monet
His works are notable for their
vibrant light and saturated
colors.
PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR
This painting depicts an open-air
scene, crowded with people at a
popular dance on the Butte
Montmartre.
Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette
He focused mostly on people in
intimate and candid
compositions.
PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR
One of his best-known
impressionist works is Dance at
Le Moulin de la Galette (Bal du
moulin Galette)
PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR