FIRST QUARTER ARTS 10 – MONTH 1

LESSON 2: IMPRESSIONISM ART

What is Impressionism?

- An art movement
described as an art style that tried
to capture an impression of what
the eyes sees at a given moment
and the effect of sunlight on the
subject.

Claude Monet. Impression, Sunrise, 1972. Oil on canvas. The

Louvre, Paris

Impressionists were concerned with representing the everyday experience in an

object and realistic manner. They tried to capture the immediate impressions of an objects,
varying styles, and experimenting on the effects of light.

Impressionist painting
- characterized by short brisk strokes of bright colors
- The paint is often applied impasto.

IMPASTO is an Italian word used to describe the thickness and texture that can be
achieved with acrylic or oil paint.

What are the characteristics of Impressionism Art?

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1. Paint quickly in order to capture the

“impression” of the subject right at the
moment
 more interested in conveying mood
and atmosphere than creating a
detailed and lifelike replica of their
subject
2. Time and motion are conscious
elements.
 concentrate on painting the changes in
color and shape caused by light at
different times of the day Claude Monet. House of Parliament,
 They want to catch the true effects of London, with Sun Breaking Through the
daylight on an object. Fog 1904. Oil on canvas. MoMA, NY.
 Impressionists are known to work like
scientists because they want to catch the true effects of daylight on an object.

Activity to try!
Look at the haystacks painted by Monet. As the sun moves, see how the light changes.
Answer the questions to the next page. 

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1. What do you observe in the painting?

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2. Can you tell what time of the day each haystack was painted? How were you able
to tell this?
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3. Do you think the artist is approaching his art like that of a scientist? How is this
possible?
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3. Prefer painting outdoors

 believe that the color of the

shade is influenced by the
surrounding colors, must shine
and filter through the scene and
flood onto the objects in the
painting

Gare Saint Lazare

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Gare Saint Lazare

 The artist, Monet, went out

to paint a train in Paris.
 A light streaming through
the glass roof of the station
onto the clouds of steam in
painting
 Showed how shapes of
people and engines stood out
in the confusion of smoke
and noise of the station
 Such a busy people that the
viewer can almost smell the
smoke and hear the bustle of
the people.

4. Use of tiny dabs and dashes of

bright colors mixed from pure hues.
5. Subjects are usually include the people of the city life involved in every day
events.

Berthe Morisot. The Bath ( Girl

Edgar Degas. The Glass of
Arranging Her Hair), 1885-86. Oil on
Absinthe, 1876. Oil on canvas.
canvas.

Who are the well-known Impressionists?

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Claude Monet
- exploring “What do I see and how do I record it in painting?”
- a French artist
- true pioneer of the Impressionists
- had a long-lasting fascination in
observing and painting light and nature
- He would stay for long hours at different
times of day in his garden to paint it.
- He created a garden for his wife.

Claude Monet. Over a Pond of Water Lilies, 1889, Oil

on canvas.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir
- studied painting with several
other painters who became
known as the Impressionists
- like to paint lively groups of figures
- He used the maids in his house as his models.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The Dance at Le

Moulin de la Galette, 1876. Oil on canvas.
Musee d’Orsay, Paris.

Who are some of the famous counterpart artists of Impressionism in the Philippines?

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Juan Luna Fernando Amorsolo

He is identified as The First Filipino

master of classical style National Artist
but tried his hand at
Impressionism.

PORTRAIT BY JUAN LUNA’s SON

Mi Hijo Andres
used small and brightly colored dabs on the
cheeks, the intent to create a quick
impression of a fleeting moment
appearance of painting outdoors and
reflected light

Did you know that Dr. Jose Rizal is seated among the two
other gentlemen in the background of Juan Luna’s painting, The
Parisian Life?
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The Parisian Life

A fine example of the Impressionistic style of
the great painter, Juan Luna.
A valuable piece of Philippine history.
more than 100 years old

Did you also know that the lady in the painting symbolizes
our motherland, the Philippines?

PORTRAIT BY FERNANDO AMORSOLO

Amorsolo is also known for paintings having a distinctive glow against which figures
stand out. Trying to catch the exact quality of light.

Market Scene Planting Rice

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ACTIVITY TIME!

ACTIVITY 1: Write It!

In 2 - 3 paragraphs, write your learning insight about Impressionism Art and Its
Characteristics. Watch the video on your LMS account. Observe proper indentions and proper
format in writing.

“My Learning Insight about Impressionism Art

and Its Characteristics”
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ACTIVITY 2: An Impressionist Painting of Yours

Make an Impressionist’s work by painting in a white paper. Using white paper helps the
light shine through your picture. Take your acrylic colors and painting materials en plein air
means outside on a sunny day and find a nice spot at home to paint. You may paint your garden
or the lake beside your house.
Note: Feel free to ask questions from your MAPEH teacher during our consultation time.

Below are some examples of Impressionism Paintings

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