Impressionism

Art Movement

1865 to 1890 Global

Impressionism was an art movement that flourished in France in the late 19th century. Breaking away from traditional art, Impressionists aimed to capture the momentary, sensory effect of a scene - the impression objects made on the eye in a fleeting instant. They painted realistic scenes of modern life with short, quick brushstrokes and a bright palette to emphasize light and movement.

Key Impressionist artists include Claude Monet, whose "Impression, Sunrise" gave the movement its name; Edgar Degas, renowned for his scenes of Parisian life and ballet dancers; and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, who depicted the lively social atmosphere of Paris. They focused on how light could define a moment, be it the shimmer of water or the vibrancy of a Parisian street.

Impressionism was initially met with scorn by art critics and the public, but it eventually gained acceptance, setting the stage for various modern art movements and permanently altering the landscape of art. Its emphasis on light, color, and everyday subjects laid the foundation for the evolution into Post-Impressionism and beyond.

Impressionism

Art Movement

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