Impressionism

Public Deck • Created by ImpressionistFan

10 cards
Card 1
Term
Claude Monet
Definition
Founder of French Impressionist painting.
Card 2
Term
Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Definition
Known for vibrant light and saturated color.
Card 3
Term
Edgar Degas
Definition
Famous for paintings of dancers.
Card 4
Term
Impression, Sunrise
Definition
Painting by Monet that named the movement.
Card 5
Term
En Plein Air
Definition
Painting outdoors to capture natural light.
Card 6
Term
Loose Brushwork
Definition
Characteristic technique of Impressionists.
Card 7
Term
Color Theory
Definition
Use of color to depict light and shadow.
Card 8
Term
Everyday Life
Definition
Common subject in Impressionist art.
Card 9
Term
Short, Quick Strokes
Definition
Technique to capture fleeting effects.
Card 10
Term
Light and Atmosphere
Definition
Focus of Impressionist artists.