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Who coined the term 'impressionism'?
Who coined the term 'impressionism'?
- Camille Pissarro
- Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- Claude Monet (correct)
- Edgar Degas
Which art movement was directly influenced by impressionism?
Which art movement was directly influenced by impressionism?
- Surrealism
- Neo-Impressionism (correct)
- Abstract Expressionism
- Cubism
How long did the impressionist movement last?
How long did the impressionist movement last?
- More than 200 years
- Over 50 years
- Less than 20 years (correct)
- Around 100 years
What did impressionist artists seek to represent in their works?
What did impressionist artists seek to represent in their works?
Which artist painted the work 'Impression, Sunrise'?
Which artist painted the work 'Impression, Sunrise'?
Flashcards
Impressionism
Impressionism
The art movement focused on capturing the fleeting 'impression' of light and color in a scene.
Impressionist Style
Impressionist Style
A style of painting characterized by short brushstrokes and vibrant colors, aiming to capture the subjective experience of light.
Claude Monet
Claude Monet
A painter known for his Impressionist paintings, especially 'Impression, Sunrise,' which inspired the art movement's name.
Neo-Impressionism
Neo-Impressionism
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Impression
Impression
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Study Notes
Impressionism Origins
- Louis Leroy, an art critic, coined the term "Impressionism" in 1874, using it disparagingly to describe a painting by Claude Monet.
Post-Impressionism
- Post-Impressionism, an art movement that emerged in the late 19th century, was directly influenced by Impressionism.
- Post-Impressionist artists built upon the Impressionist foundation, exploring different styles and techniques, while still retaining some aspects of Impressionist practice.
Impressionism Timeline
- The Impressionist movement spanned approximately two decades, from the 1870s to the 1890s.
Impressionist Artistic Aims
- Impressionist artists aimed to capture the transient effects of light and atmosphere on the natural world.
- They sought to represent fleeting moments in time, like the Impressionist paintings of Claude Monet, which often depicted the changing dynamics of light on water.
Impression, Sunrise
- The painting "Impression, Sunrise" by Claude Monet (1872) is a key example of the Impressionist style.
- The painting's title became synonymous with the entire movement, and "Impressionism" entered the art historical lexicon.
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