Impressionism Art and Impressionist Painting
Impressionist art and paintings, history of impressionism art. Impressionism emerged as a reactionary movement against both the academic tradition and Romanticism in the late 19th century. The movement is most commonly associated with the works of Claude Monet and Pierre Auguste Renoir, and their artistic associates of the era. The term Impressionism refers to the impression that is stamped on the senses by a visual experience that is both fleeting and transitory and is associated with a particular moment in time. Impressionist painting incorporates the use of a variety of brush strokes and bright colors, allowing the artist to be responsive to both the material character and the texture of the object in nature. The links included herein relate specifically to Impressionism art and Impressionist painting.
Artchive.com: Mark Harden: First Impressionist Exhibition
Peruse criticism and images of the first Impressionist exhibition and learn about the careers of great artists.
Impressionism Resources Guide
Get Nicholas Pioch's list of Impressionist artists at this site dedicate to Impressionism from the University of North Carolina.
MacroArt.com: Impressionism
Discover works by Renoir, Cezanne, Manet, Monet, and more with this site that includes digital reproductions.
Panpim's Impressionism Guide
Panpim is a fan of Monet and Van Gogh. Visit this site and become a fan, too.
Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey: Impressionism and Neoimpressionism
Introduce yourself to Impressionism and Neoimpressionism and compare similarities of the movements.
United States National Gallery of Art Tour: Beginnings of Impressionist Landscape
See or hear essays and exhibition histories and gain an understanding of Impressionist landscape paintings.
United States National Gallery of Art Tour: Introduction to the Impressionist Painting Style
See or hear an introduction to Impressionist painting and artists such as Renoir, Manet, and Monet and tour the Gallery's permanent collection via digital reproductions.
United States National Gallery of Art Tour: Introduction to the Postimpressionist Works
See or hear an introduction to Postimpressionism and peruse the works of artists such as Van Gogh and Pissarro.
University of Central Florida, Orlando: Impressionist Art
Gain an introductory understanding of Impressionism and find links to related sites.