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"

Characteristics of Impressionism

• Light Colors

• Visible Burshstrokes

• Emphasis on Light (especially changing)

• Unusual angles

• Open Compositions

• Ordinary Subject Matter

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.

Colors applied side by side with little mixing as possible

Natural light is emphasized. Reflection is important.

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

En Plein Air

"In plain air"/ "outdoor"

• Shadows boldly painted

• reflections of sky necessary

• Sense of openness/

• freshness