i.

Investigate a movement(s) or genre(s) in their chosen arts

discipline, related to the statement of
inquiry
ii. describe an artwork or performance from the chosen
movement(s) or genre(s).
Create a presentation (minimum 6 pages) on Impressionism
and present it in class. You will have 5 minutes to present
your research and 5 minutes for any questions.

Questions to Explore (Please attempt all questions):

1. What is Impressionism? Where in the world did
impressionism begin?
2. Do a 2-page research describing Oscar-Claude Monet's and
Pierre August Renoir's artistic styles (mediums, subjects, and
style)
3. Write a 5-point comparison between Renoir and Monet.
4. What is the link between Industrial Revolution and
Impressionism?
5. Can impressionistic art be considered realistic?

1. Impressionism was an art movement that emerged in the

late 19th century in France. It was characterized by its focus
on capturing the fleeting qualities of light and color in an
immediate, spontaneous way. Impressionism began in Paris,
France, where a group of young artists rebelled against the
traditional art styles of their time.
2. Oscar-Claude Monet was a French painter who is
considered one of the founders of Impressionism. He is
known for his use of light and color to capture the essence of
a moment. Monet's artistic style was characterized by his use
of loose brushstrokes and his focus on the effects of light on
his subjects. He primarily worked in oil on canvas, and his
subjects included landscapes, seascapes, and gardens. Pierre
August Renoir was another French painter and a
contemporary of Monet. His artistic style was characterized
by his use of vibrant colors and his focus on capturing the
beauty of everyday life. Renoir worked in a variety of
mediums, including oil on canvas, watercolor, and sculpture.
His subjects included portraits, landscapes, and scenes of
modern life.
3. While both Monet and Renoir were Impressionist painters,
there are some key differences between their styles. Here
are five points of comparison: - Monet was known for his use
of loose brushstrokes and his focus on the effects of light on
his subjects, while Renoir was known for his use of vibrant
colors and his focus on capturing the beauty of everyday life.
- Monet primarily painted landscapes and seascapes, while
Renoir painted a variety of subjects, including portraits,
landscapes, and scenes of modern life. - Monet's paintings
often had a dreamlike quality, while Renoir's paintings were
more grounded in reality. - Monet's use of color tended to be
more muted and subdued, while Renoir's use of color was
more vibrant and bold. - Monet's paintings often had a
melancholy feel, while Renoir's paintings were generally
more cheerful and optimistic.
 4. The Industrial Revolution played a significant role in the
development of Impressionism. The rise of industry led to a
shift in the way people lived and worked, and artists were
eager to capture the changing nature of modern life.
Impressionist painters were particularly interested in the
effects of light and color on industrial landscapes, and they
were drawn to the rapid changes taking place in the world
around them.
5. Impressionistic art can be considered realistic in the sense
that it seeks to capture the essence of a moment in time.
However, it is not necessarily realistic in the traditional sense
of the term, as Impressionist painters were not concerned
with creating highly detailed, realistic images. Instead, they
focused on capturing the fleeting qualities of light and color,
and their paintings often had a dreamlike quality to them.
Oscar-Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir were two of
the most prominent artists of the Impressionist movement.
While both of them were known for their use of light and
color to capture the essence of a moment, they had their
unique artistic styles.

Monet was primarily a landscape painter and his preferred

medium was oil on canvas. He was known for his loose
brushstrokes and his ability to capture the effects of light on
his subjects. His paintings often had a dreamlike quality, and
he used color to convey mood and atmosphere. Monet's
subjects ranged from landscapes and seascapes to gardens
and water lilies, and he often revisited the same subject
multiple times to capture its changing appearance in
different lighting and weather conditions.

Renoir, on the other hand, was known for his vibrant colors
and his focus on capturing the beauty of everyday life. He
worked in a variety of mediums, including oil on canvas,
watercolor, and sculpture. Renoir's subjects included
portraits, landscapes, and scenes of modern life, such as
dance halls and cafes. His style was characterized by his use
of warm, glowing colors and his ability to capture the energy
and movement of his subjects. Renoir's paintings were
generally more grounded in reality than Monet's, and they
often had a cheerful, optimistic tone.

In terms of their style, both Monet and Renoir were

interested in capturing the effects of light and color, but they
went about it in different ways. Monet's paintings tended to
be more abstract and focused on the mood and atmosphere,

while Renoir's paintings were more realistic and focused on

the beauty of the subject. Overall, both artists made
significant contributions to the Impressionist movement, and
their unique styles continue to inspire artists today.

The style of Impressionist art is often described as a form of

realism because it aims to capture the subjective experience of
light and color in a scene. Although it does not strive for
photographic accuracy, it seeks to convey what the artist saw
and felt in the moment. Impressionists usually painted
outdoors to capture the changing light and atmosphere of a
scene, which allowed them to create more vivid and accurate
depictions of the natural world than traditional studio
techniques.
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Impressionism was a radical departure from the traditional art styles of the year of 1874,
which emphasized classical subject matter and highly detailed, realistic images.
Impressionists sought to capture the qualities of light and color in an immediate, often
working air (outdoors) to capture the effects of natural light on the subjects. They were
particularly interested in the changing nature of modern life, and many of their paintings
depicted scenes of everyday life in the city, such as cafes, parks, and train stations.
Impressionists used a variety of techniques to create their works, including loose
brushstrokes, vivid colors, and unconventional compositions. They often worked quickly,
using bold, gestural strokes to capture the essence of a moment in time. This approach
allowed them to create works that were immediate and spontaneous, conveying a sense of
movement and energy. Short a bit
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Impressionism was a revolutionary art movement that broke away from traditional styles in
1874. Impressionist artists aimed to capture the effects of natural light and color in an
immediate way, often working outdoors to paint scenes of modern life. Through the use of
bold, gestural strokes and unconventional compositions, they created works that conveyed
movement and energy. Their paintings were characterized by loose brushstrokes, vivid
colors, and a focus on the qualities of light.
InsertRephrase. Impressionism was a revolutionary art movement that broke away from
traditional styles in 1874. Impressionist artists aimed to capture the effects of natural light
and color in an immediate way, often working outdoors to paint scenes of modern life.
Through the use of bold, gestural strokes and unconventional compositions, they created
works that conveyed movement and energy. Their paintings were characterized by loose
brushstrokes, vivid colors, and a focus on the qualities of light.