"Impressionism was characterized by relatively small, thin, yet visible brush strokes, open composition, emphasis on accurate depiction of light, ordinary subject matter, unusual visual angles, and inclusion of movement as a crucial element of human perception and experience."
Art characterized by a focus on capturing the effects of light and atmosphere, developed in France during the late 19th century.
The roots of Impressionism: Impressionism emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against the academic art of the time. This topic discusses the societal and artistic factors that led to the emergence of Impressionism.
The Impressionist style: This topic explores the key characteristics of Impressionist art, including its use of light, color, brushwork, and subject matter.
Impressionist artists: There are many renowned Impressionist artists, including Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. This topic discusses their distinctive styles and contributions to the movement.
Impressionism in Paris: Paris was the center of the Impressionist movement, and this topic examines the city's influence on the art and artists of the time.
Impressionism and photography: Photography had a significant impact on Impressionism, as artists began to experiment with new ways of capturing the fleeting effects of light and movement in their work.
Impressionism and Japanese art: There was a great interest in Japanese art among Impressionist artists, which led to the incorporation of Japanese techniques and themes in their work.
Impressionism beyond France: Although the movement originated in France, it had a significant influence on art around the world, including in the United States.
The legacy of Impressionism: Impressionism had a lasting impact on the art world, influencing subsequent movements and styles. This topic explores its continued relevance and importance in contemporary art.
Criticisms of Impressionism: Despite its popularity, Impressionism was not universally praised, and this topic discusses some of the criticisms that were leveled against the movement.
Conservation of Impressionist art: Because of their use of new pigments and materials, some Impressionist works are susceptible to deterioration. This topic explores the challenges of conserving and restoring these important works of art.
"Impressionism originated with a group of Paris-based artists whose independent exhibitions brought them to prominence during the 1870s and 1880s."
"The Impressionists faced harsh opposition from the conventional art community in France."
"The name of the style derives from the title of a Claude Monet work, Impression, soleil levant (Impression, Sunrise), which provoked the critic Louis Leroy to coin the term in a satirical review."
"The satirical review was published in the Parisian newspaper Le Charivari."
"The development of Impressionism in the visual arts was soon followed by analogous styles in other media that became known as impressionist music and impressionist literature."