Biographies
Important Work
Influence
Historical Context
Important Work 2
100
This Dutch painter, known for his swirling and vibrant works, spent a significant part of his career in France and famously cut off part of his own ear.
Who is Vincent van Gogh?
100
This 1874 painting by Claude Monet depicted a sunrise over Le Havre and lent its name to the Impressionist movement.
What is "Impression, Sunrise"?
100
This term describes the technique of painting outdoors to capture natural light and atmosphere, commonly used by Impressionists.
What is "plein air" painting?
100
The Impressionist movement emerged in reaction to the strict academic standards of this Parisian institution.
What is the Paris Salon?
100
This French artist's 1876 painting "Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette" captures a lively Parisian dance hall scene.
Who is Pierre-Auguste Renoir?
200
This Mexican painter was a contemporary of Joaquín Clausell and contributed to the development of Mexican Impressionism through his landscape paintings.
Who is Francisco Romano Guillemín?
200
This 1874 painting by Edgar Degas depicts a ballet rehearsal, showcasing his interest in movement and the human form.
What is "The Rehearsal of the Ballet Onstage"?
200
This Mexican Impressionist painter, known for his innovative depictions of volcanoes and landscapes, was deeply influenced by European techniques and adapted them to highlight the beauty of Mexico’s natural scenery.
Who is Dr. Atl (Gerardo Murillo)?
200
This Parisian photographer's studio at 35 Boulevard des Capucines hosted the 1874 exhibition that marked the first independent showing by artists later known as Impressionists.
What is Nadar's studio?
200
This 1893 painting by Joaquín Clausell depicts a serene Mexican landscape, exemplifying his Impressionist style.
What is "Paisaje" (Landscape)?
300
He was a key figure in the Impressionist movement and a mentor to many artists, including Paul Cézanne and Paul Gauguin.
Camille Pissarro
300
This Édouard Manet painting depicts a woman seated in a Parisian café, enjoying a beer, reflecting the artist's focus on modern urban life and leisure.
What is "At the Café"?
300
This French painter is known for his depictions of mothers and children, often in domestic settings, highlighting intimate moments.
Who is Mary Cassatt?
300
This event in 1863 showcased rejected works from the Paris Salon and helped popularize the Impressionist style.
What is the Salon des Refusés?
300
This painting by Claude Monet, often overshadowed by his "Water Lilies" series, captures the London fog in delicate hues.
What is "Houses of Parliament, London"?
400
This Mexican painter was a contemporary of Joaquín Clausell and contributed to the development of Mexican Impressionism through his landscape paintings.
Who is Francisco Romano Guillemín?
400
Though best known for "Luncheon of the Boating Party," Renoir painted this intimate portrait of a young girl in a straw hat with strikingly soft brushwork.
What is "Girl with a Watering Can"?
400
This French artist is known for his depictions of rural and urban scenes, often focusing on the effects of light and atmosphere.
Who is Camille Pissarro?
400
Claude Monet and other Impressionists were influenced by the bold compositions and flat perspective of this Japanese art form.
What is ukiyo-e?
400
This Vincent van Gogh painting depicts a pair of worn-out shoes, symbolizing the struggles of the working class and the artist’s own hardships.
What is "A Pair of Shoes"?
500
A Mexican painter whose works often reflected social and political themes, he blended Impressionist techniques with indigenous Mexican subjects.
Who is Saturnino Herrán?
500
This Mary Cassatt artwork portrays a woman adjusting her hat in front of a mirror, demonstrating her use of soft colors and Impressionist techniques.
What is "Woman with a Pearl Necklace in a Loge"? 
500
This Impressionist artist had a deep fascination with Japanese prints, which influenced his series on water lilies.
Who is Claude Monet?
500
Many Impressionist painters rejected the traditional teachings of this Parisian institution, which dictated the accepted styles of painting.
What is the École des Beaux-Arts?
500
This Camille Pissarro painting, showcasing a busy street in Paris from a high viewpoint, highlights his mastery of urban landscapes.
What is "Boulevard Montmartre at Night"?