Impressionism
Overview: focused on capturing light, color, atmosphere, and fletting moments, often painted outdoors.
Period: 19th Century
Region: France
Key Artists: Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Édouard Manet
Characteristics
- Loose, broken brushstrokes
- Focus on light and color
- Everyday life scenes
- Outdoor landscapes
Historical Context
Reaction against academic, polished realism.
Resources
- The Annotated Mona Lisa