Claude Monet
1840–1926 · French · 10 artworks
Impressionismbroken colorplein air paintingoptical mixingseries paintingemphasis on light and atmosphere
artist bio
Claude Monet was a founder of French Impressionist painting and the most consistent and prolific practitioner of the movement's philosophy of expressing one's perceptions before nature, especially as applied to plein-air landscape painting. His use of broken color and emphasis on capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere revolutionized painting.
what you'll learn
Studying Monet allows students to understand the core tenets of Impressionism, including the importance of capturing light and atmosphere, and the use of color to create visual effects. Students can learn about painting en plein air and developing a personal style through observation.
related: Edouard Manet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro
10 artworks
Impression, Sunrise
1872
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The Japanese Bridge
1899
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Woman with a Parasol
1875
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The Artist's Garden at Giverny
1900
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La Grenouillère
1869
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The Water Lily Pond
1899
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Haystacks (End of Summer)
1891
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Poppies at Argenteuil
1873
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Water Lilies
1906
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Rouen Cathedral (Morning Light)
1894
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