Impressionism Flashcards
1
Q
Why do people paint?
A
- Personal Expression
- Enjoyment
- To depict important places and events
- Decoration
2
Q
What was the main aim of the Impressionist artist?
A
To capture the fleeting effects of sunlight on different subjects at different times of day.
3
Q
When did Impressionism begin?
A
It began in the 1860’s
4
Q
What does plein air mean?
A
Plein air is a painting done outside rather then in a studio
5
Q
Describe the brushstrokes used in Impressionism?
A
Simple, vigorous brush work- short strokes of pure colour
6
Q
When colours aren’t mixed together, but lie next to each other on the canvas, it is called?…
A
Broken colour
7
Q
Name 1 Impressionist artist
A
Claude Monet
8
Q
Name 1 impressionist artwork you have studied in class
A
Waterlilies, Claude Monet
9
Q
What country did Impressionism originate in?
A
France
