Welcome to Impressionism
Thefirst time someone calledanartist an Impressionist, itwas an insult. Peoplewere familiar with paintings of solid objects that looked real. This group of artists painted in strange new ways, showing just wispy impressions of objects on the canvases. But people soon fell in love with the new brighter colors that Impressionists used. The Impressionists no longer made works that told popular stories (narratives) of the past, but they made art that showed what each of them saw in their own time. You can make art about the things you see around you, just as the Impressionists did. Come join the fun, as we explore the colorful world of the Impressionists! -Brenda Ellis
Impressionism began in the city of Paris in France. New railroads, monumental buildings, wide streets, and public parks all beckoned the citizens to step outdoors and enjoy themselves. As they did, the painters had subjects to paint that were far different from the past. The background for these people was the beautiful, newly remodeled city of Paris.
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