Impressionism

Impressionism

19th Century Art movement that was derived (created) by Claude Monet's painting, Impression, Sunrise.

So what is it?

• Photography was ruining art of painting

• recreating the sensation in the eye that views the subject

• Not recreating the subject matter

The public hated it at first because they felt it did not represent the true meaning of "art."

They called it, "unfinished sketches"

Multiple Choice

Impressionist thought this was ruining the art of painting.

• Pens

• Photography

• Sketching

• Technology

Multiple Choice

As an impressionist, should you focus on the subject matter?

• YES

• NO

Characteristics of Impressionism

• Light Colors

• Visible Burshstrokes

• Emphasis on Light (especially changing)

• Unusual angles

• Open Compositions

• Ordinary Subject Matter

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Check all that are apart of the characteristics of impressionism (Click all that apply)

• Color

• Hue

• Light

• Angles

• Emphasis

Masters of Impressionism

Claude Monet

​Lily ponds & Gardens

Auguste Renior

​People Outdoors

Edgar Degas

​Dancers & Theaters

Camille Pissaro

​Cities & Streets

Alfred Sisley

​Rivers & Landscapes

Painting Techniques

developed by the Impressionist

Short, thick brushstrokes: quickly capture essence of subject. NOT FOCUSED ON SUBJECT.

Multiple Choice

What kind of brushstrokes are used for impressionism paintings?

• Thin, long

• Short, long

• Thin, Thick

• Short, Thick

Colors applied side by side with little mixing as possible

Multiple Choice

You should mix colors alot when creating an impressionist painting.

• Yes

• No

Natural light is emphasized. Reflection is important.

Multiple Choice

When using light in an impressionism painting, it should reflect in the painting.

• True

• False

Gray and dark tones are made by mixing complementary colors. Use of black is AVOIDED!

Multiple Choice

You can use pure black in impressionist painting.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

To make a dark tone, artist would use ______ together

• Primary

• Secondary

• Complementary

• Split

En Plein Air

"In plain air"/ "outdoor"

• Shadows boldly painted

• reflections of sky necessary

• Sense of openness/

• freshness

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En Plein Air means