Art: Impressionism & Post-Impressionism

Overview of Art Movements

• Focus on Impressionism and Post-Impressionism.

• Highlight techniques, influential artists, and their impact on modern art.

The Birth of Impressionism

• Realism: Captured ordinary life without romanticization.

• Eugène Delacroix: Introduced strong emotions and vibrant colors, inspiring Impressionist artists to convey feelings through art.

• Claude Monet (1872): "Impression, Sunrise"; helped define Impressionism through quick brushstrokes.