Claude Monet Impressionism
What is impressionism?
"Broke the rules on purpose"
A radical movement
focus on light, color, movement
painted everyday life, loose visible brushstrokes
Not detailed or polished like earlier art
What was the Renaissance?
“Rebirth” of art, science, and learning
Focus on humanism (human potential &
achievement)
Inspired by Ancient Greece & Rome
Growth of science, math, and observation
ltaly was the center of Renaissance innovation
Who Was Rembrandt?
Dutch painter and printmaker
Known for portraits and self-portraits
Painted people as they really were
Experienced fame, failure, and poverty
🧠 His life influenced his art
WHO WAS PICASSO?
Why does he Matter?
Spanish artist Co-founder of Cubism Created over 20,000 works Constantly reinvented his style
Challenged tradition Influenced modern art Proved art doesn’t have to look “real”
WHO WAS FRIDA?
Mexican artist Lived 1907–1954 Known for self-portraits Explored identity, culture, gender, and pain Painted her own experiences
What is Monet's style?
What was the goal?
Painted outdoors
captured fleeting moments
Painted the same scene multiple times
Capture perception not perfection
The Ultimate Renaissance Thinker
artist
Scientist
Engineer
Anatomist
Inventor
What are two Science Connection and two math connection's ? (b)
Light & Vision
Light affects mood
Shadows create depth
Human brains focus on contrast
🔬 Art use how the brain sees
Composition & Balance
Triangles and diagonals
Symmetry vs. asymmetry
Depth through overlapping figures
📐 hidden geometry in art
THE BLUE PERIOD, Cubism, Guernica & Social Commentary explain one of these?
Monochromatic blue tones Themes of sadness and poverty Emotional expression through color
Cubism Broke objects into geometric shapes Showed multiple viewpoints at once Flattened space
Painted in response to war Political protest art Powerful symbolism
What are two of KAHLO’S STYLE & THEMES?
Bold colors Mexican cultural symbols Nature imagery (monkeys, flowers, animals) Emotional symbolism Themes: Identity Gender Strength Pain
Why impressionism? (where did the name come from)
The name came from Monet
Artists embraced the term
impressionism broke the rules on purpose
What is the science portion connected to his art?
How do science and art work together?
Based on Roman architect Vitruvius
Shows ideal human proportions
Combines:
Geometry
Anatomy
Art/ Math Connection:
Ratios
symmetry
Circles & squares
What Is Chiaroscuro?
What are Famous works of Rembrandt?
Dramatic light & Shadow
Bright light vs. deep darkness
Directs viewer’s attention
Creates emotion and tension
🎭 light becomes a storytelling tool
Who was Salvador Dali?
What Is Surrealism?
Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) Surrealism • Dreams • The Subconscious
Dream-like images Strange combinations Illogical scenes Hyper-realistic technique Contrast with Cubism: Picasso = fractured reality
Dalí = dream reality
What IDENTITY AND PRIDE did Frida use in her paintings?
Mexican Revolution influence Pride in Indigenous heritage Challenged gender roles
What did Monets series equal?
Why does impression matter?
Monet's series = visual experiments
Reflected modern life
rejected authority
connected to social charge (art evolved with society)
What are two of his famous works ?
How did he use Anatomy in his art?
Mona Lisa
The Last Supper
Vitruvian Man
Leonardo dissected human bodies (illegal at the time)
Created incredibly accurate sketches
Studied muscles, bones, and movement
Science Connection:
Understanding structure helps artists create realism
What are Famous works of Rembrandt?
famous works
The night Watch
The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp
Self-portraits (over 8o!)
WHAT IS PROTEST ART?
What does it look like today?
Art created to challenge injustice, inequality, or political systems. Protest art often: Raises awareness Criticizes leaders or systems Supports social movements Amplifies unheard voices
Who is Banksy?
How was his art controversial?
Anonymous British street artist Active since the 1990s Known for stencil graffiti Political & social commentary Identity remains unknown
Art as activism Uses humor and irony Makes art accessible Often controversial
What did Monet care about ?
Bonus
cared about light and held science connection
light changes color
shadows are not black
time of day matter
How did Leonardo change art?
Why does his art matter Historically?
Linear perspective
depth and space
Natural human expressions
Art began to look three-dimensional and lifelike
Students can have multiple response for the second questions
Why is Rembrandt remembered?
Documented everyday life
Art reflected social change
Showed individuality and social change
Art as historical evidence
How does FEMINISM and propaganda go hand and hand?
what was STREET ART & MODERN PROTEST?
Encouraged women to work during WWII Became a feminist symbol Bright colors & bold text = strong message
Anonymous street artist Uses public walls instead of galleries Themes: war, capitalism, inequality Makes art accessible to everyone
What is Banksy’s Style?
Stencil technique Public spaces (walls, bridges) Quick, bold imagery Clear messages Themes: War Capitalism Inequality Consumer culture