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Impressionism
⭐ MasteredImpressionism is a style of painting that began in France in the 1870s. Artists such as Claude Monet painted outdoors and used loose brushstrokes to capture light and colour.
💡 Fun fact
The name Impressionism came from a painting by Monet called Impression, Sunrise.
All about Impressionism
Impressionism is a painting style that began in France in the 1870s. Artists such as Claude Monet painted outdoors and used loose brushstrokes to capture light and colour.
The movement changed how artists thought about light and everyday scenes.
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Real-life uses of Impressionism
- Studying famous paintings
- Learning about light and colour
- Painting landscapes outdoors
Frequently asked questions about Impressionism
Where did Impressionism begin?
In France, in the 1870s.
Which artist painted water lilies?
Claude Monet.