When impressionism was introduced the artists worked from paintings and drawings of photo images and still life, but without a true sense of reality. They began shifting to works such as “Sunrise” by Monet or “Dance in the Country” by Renoir. The subjects were no longer monotonous portraits of people but fascinating daily objects from all walks of life. The aim of an impressionist is to capture the fleeting vision of joyful everyday scenes as it is viewed in an array of color and light. There were many artists who became world renowned impressionists but a few of the principle artists were, Monet, Renoir, Bazille, Pissarro, Sisley, Morisot, and Guillaumin.

Impressionism was based on light and the subject that was being painted or drawn. Artists no lo

Monet was born November 14, 1840 in Paris, France. Monet is known as the “Father of Impressionism”. He was a painter; his technique consisted of producing several paintings at the same time, but with a different light each time. His aunt was an amateur painter and it is said that Monet went to study with a local artist after she suggested he do so. He did not start his life as a painter until he became an associate to Eugene Boudin, who introduced him to painting in the open air. Although landscape oil paintings were introduced in the 16th century, they were usually produced in the artists’ studios. It was not until Monet began the impressionist era, that other artists begin to paint outdoors. Monet then died on December 5, 1926 in Giverny.

I chose Impressionism because I believe it is a beautiful way in which the artist captures life on canvas. The use of color and light whether drastic or subtle can have such a dramatic effect on a painting. The impressionist style of painting is characterized chiefly by concentration on the general impression produced by a scene or object and the use of unmixed primary colors and small strokes to simulate actual reflected light. This tec

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