Impression Sunrise Reading Activity

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What does the painting 'Impression Sunrise' depict?

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A morning sunrise/sunset at the Le Havre port.

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What does the painting symbolize?

Back

The industrial/artistic revolution of the 19th century.

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What colors are used to represent the sea in the painting?

Back

Blue-green colors.

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What highlights the painting?

Back

Two fishing boat silhouettes.

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What is the only bright spot in the painting?

Back

The clear yellow/orange disk of the rising sun.

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How is the depth of the sea represented in the painting?

Back

By bold dark blue brushstrokes/lines.

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What can be seen in the background/foreground of the painting?

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The silhouette of sailing ships, cranes at the dock, and chimneys.

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What do the two/three sketched figures on one of the boats likely represent?

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Fishermen.

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Where was the painting 'Impression Sunrise' painted?

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En plein air (outdoors).

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What was Monet's objective in creating the painting?

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To capture a certain period of day and depict the effect of different natural light/color on a specific scene.