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The Styles and Themes of Impressionism
The impressionists were inspired by the theme of leisure activities among modern Parisians. Artists sought to capture the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere in en plein air paintings out of doors.
Choose one of the impressionist paintings illustrated at A beginner’s guide to Impressionism (article) | Khan Academy, and explain how the artwork illustrates the themes and stylistic features of impressionism. Discuss subject matter, color, brush work and style. Include the artist’s name, title of the painting and date.
Choose one neo-impressionist painting illustrated at Introduction to Neo-Impressionism, Part I (article) | Khan Academy. Include the artist’s name, title of artwork and date. Explain how the artwork illustrates the stylistic features of neo-impressionism. Summarize the individual style of the artist by applying the visual elements.
Include the following aspects in the discussion:
Identify the artist’s name, title of painting and date for each work
Describe the artist’s use of color and brush work for each work
Discuss the theme and cultural context of the painting as it relates to the Impressionist movement and Post-Impressionist movement