Impressionism

Impressionism is a Art Movement which began in the 19th century. Impressionism started off by a group of Paris based artists which achieved prominence with their independent exhibitions during 1870s and 1880s. The name Impressionism comes from title of a piece of work by Claude Monet.    

Impressionist painting characteristics are:

• Thin Brush Strokes

• Open Composition

• Emphasis on Accurate Depiction of Light

• Ordinary Subject Matter

• Inclusion of Movement

• Unusual Visual Angles

Impressionism emerged in France at the same time as many painters. Impressionists had to develop a new specific Technique for the Style. Recreating the sensation in the eye which views the object / subject. Impressionism is a precursor of other painting styles like:

• Neo-Impressionism
• Post-Impressionism
• Fauvism
• Cubism

Claude Monet The Cliffs at Etretat