Impressionism
This name denotes an art style that attempted to capture the rapidly changing effects of sunlight on objects
Impressionism
Which characteristic does the E in ELBOW stand for?
ELBOW: (nemonic device)
Everyday life
What is the number one characteristic of Impressionism?
Light
Who is the leader of Impressionism?
Claude Monet
This was France's official art exhibit
Salon
What does the L in "Elbow" stand now
ELBOW: (nemonic device)
Light and Color
What type of brushstrokes did the artist use?
Visible - Broken - Short
What was invented during this period that made it possible for artist to go outside and paint?
Paint Tube
What year were a group of artist rejected from France's official art exhibit?
1863
What does the B in "Elbow" stand now
ELBOW: (nemonic device)
Brushstrokes
Whose daily activities was the artist trying to capture?
Upper middle class - Everyday people
Name 3 artists from the Impressionism movement.
Monet, van Gogh, Degas, Munch, Pissarro, Manet, Cassatt, etc...
The artists that were rejected decided to hang their paintings where
The Salon of the Refused - Empty Paris Studio
What does the O in "Elbow" stand now
ELBOW: (nemonic device)
Outdoor setting
Do the people in the paintings have a purpose or are they anonymous?
Anonymous
What was the importance of the camera during this time?
They strayed from realism because why would they need to paint an accurate picture of something when the camera could do that?
What was the public's reaction to this new style of art?
Confused and outraged- many felt like the paintings were quick, unfinished sketches.
What does the W in "Elbow" stand for
(ELBOW:nemonic device)
Weather and atmosphere
Did the Impressionists blend their colors together on the canvas or place multiple colors next to each other, letting the eyes do the blending?
Multiple colors next to each other
What was the main purpose of the artist during this time?
to capture the effects of fleeting light on different objects