ImpressionismWhat is impressionism?
Impressionism is a style of painting that originated in Paris France in the 19th century. It was considered the first modern art movement, breaking free from traditional European painting.
Characteristics
Impressionism was a style of representational art that did not rely on realism.
They used small, quicker brush strokes to quickly capture the essence of the subject.
Used a lighter pallet with vibrant colors.
Claude Monet was born in 1814 in Paris France. He is considered the father of impressionism and was the leader in French Impressionist landscape paintings
Claude Monet
A movement inspired by impressionism, post-impressionism used similar technique, however artists focused more on abstract form and pattern.
Van Gogh was born in 1853 in the Netherlands. He is the most famous Post-Impressionist painter and considered one of the most influentional painters of all time.
Vincent Van Gogh