Impressionism

Paintings in this style are usually outdoor scenes like landscapes and they’re painted to look like they are shimmering. The painting doesn’t have a lot of detail.

• Surrealism

• Cubism

• Impressionism

• Realism

• Pop Art

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Who developed Impressionism?

• Claude Monet

• Edgar Degas

• Berthe Morisot

• Alfred Sisley

What was impressionism artists known for?

• Their Loose brushworks

• Their mesmerizing artworks

• Their outdoor scenes that inspired them

• Their photorealistic details

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Discuss how the use of light in Impressionist paintings differs from that in Baroque paintings. Provide examples of artists and their works to support your discussion.

• Impressionists use lighter, more natural lighting to capture moments in time, like Monet's "Impression, Sunrise"; Baroque uses dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, like Caravaggio's "The Calling of St Matthew".

• Impressionists use abstract forms and dark colors, like Picasso's "Guernica"; Baroque focuses on clarity and detail, like Rembrandt's "The Night Watch".

• Both movements use similar techniques and focus on religious themes.

• There is no difference in the use of light between these two styles.

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When was the painting Sunrise by Claude Monet made?

• 1869

• 1896

• 1872

• 1842

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What does impressionism present?

• Use of dark, somber colors

• Emphasis on realistic details

• Focus on historical, mythological themes

• A soft, emotional perspective

Which technique refers to painting outdoors to capture the natural lights and color of the landscape?

• Impressionist brushwork

• En plen air

• Playing with impressionist color schemes

• Capturing the impressionist spirit

An art movement that began in the late ___ century, focusing on capturing light and everyday moments.

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Depicts a sunrise over the port of _______, Monet's hometown.

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What is Alfred Sisley known for?

• His still life paintings of flowers and fruits.

• His portraits of wealthy Parisian society.

• His scenes of the French countryside and rivers

• His abstract landscapes with bold colors

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