Impressionism is defined as a style of painting developed in France during the 1870s which was based on producing a sensory impression rather than a realistic form. This was achieved by applying unmixed primary colors in small strokes to simulate actual reflected light.
Claude Monet is probably one of the most well-known impressionists of all time. In fact, it was said that his painting "Impression Sunrise" was responsible for naming the movement. Other great Impressionists include Edgar Degas, Mary Cassat, Pierre Auguste Renoir,, Camille Pissarro, Alfred Sisley, Berthe Morisot, Frederic Bazille, Paul Cezanne and Edouard Manet.
Chateau de Medan by Cezanne
Dancer on Stage by Degas
Nympheas by Monet
Test your Impressionistic knowledge
correct answers are at the bottom below guestbook
Who is the artist?
Who is the artist?
Not enough? Test your knowledge against these quizzes!
- The Painters We Call Impressionists
- Not so easy, if you dare!
- Ten French Impressionists And Post-Impressionists
- Great fun!
New Guestbook
Like this lens? Want to share your feedback, or just give a thumbs up? Be the first to submit a blurb!
Answers
Frederic Bazille
Mary Cassatt
Edgar Degas
Gustave Caillebotte
How did you do?
