Impressionism
Impressionism
Definition of Impressionism: A 19th-century art movement, associated especially with French artists, whose works are characterized by relatively small,
thin, visible brushstrokes that combine to form a single scene and emphasize movement and the changing qualities of light. An ti-academic in its formal
aspects, Impressionism also involved the establishment of independent exhibitions outside of the established and official ven ues of the day.
B. How did the Impressionist movement start? Fill in the blanks as we watch the video. Dont worry if you miss some we will go through it as a class as well.
The term Impressionist was first used as an insult. The term Impressionism comes from a scathing critique by ____________. Which
described one hated painting as a mere impression.
The painting referred to in this brutal review was Claude Monets _______________.
Impressionism was born during the best loved themes were religious and historical. The _____________________________ supported
realistic artworks. _____________ were deemed inferior, while portraits and historical paintings were highly prized.
Young artists including Claude Monet, Pierre-August Renoir, Alfred Sisley and Frederic Bezier differed significantly in their views to the
academy in their views and artistic style.
They experienced regular rejection from the French academy who was in charge of what artworks were viewed to the public. The public
eventually then demanded to be able to judge the rejected work for themselves. In response to this public outcry Emperor Napoleon the
third created the ________________________to let the public enjoy the rejected works. This then exposed the world to an entirely new style
and technique of art.
WORDS: Lewis Leroy Impression Sunrise French Academy of Fine Arts Landscapes Salon of the Refused
C. Characteristics of an Impressionist painting. Use descriptive words where you can.
ARTIST NAME:
TITLE:
DATE: 1872
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas