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
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?
1874
What does the B in "Elbow" stand now
ELBOW: (nemonic device)
Brushstrokes
Whose daily activities was the artist trying to capture?
Upper middle class
What was the name of the painting that gave Impressionism its name?
Impression: Sunrise
The artists that were rejected decided to hang their paintings where
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
The artists' technique of painting quick and using visual brushstrokes made the painting what?
look different close up vs. far away
What was the main purpose of the artist during this time?
to capture the effects of fleeting light on different objects