Paint+for+Color

Color is reflected light. An impression is a likeness, not the thing. The Impressionist used color the color theory of the day to choose their palettes. Thus, black was not always used to shade because if the definition of black. White on the other hand was used in great quantities. Probably for the same reason. Monet, Manet, Renoir, Degas, Cassat were the history book heros of Impressionism. this was a most important movement in art as it freed many painters from the confines of mannerism and painting myth and hero. It redefined social graces and started to look at who the artists was. many artists now did not come from rich parents and they did not become apprentices. a studio. Instead they worked with teachers and in university like structures. There were many Impressionists of many different nations America sending many painters to France to experience the artists life. Artists like Whistler and Childe, even Homer and Sargent studied there. there were two movements: Impressionism and Post Impressionism. Post Impressionism: Cezanne, Gauguin, Van Gogh and many more just as good and just as innovative..

What did the Impressionists Accomplish - a) working in series b) color theory c) making a political stand d) Make artists real people- gallery systems, art dealers, commissions f) a change in higher education

Draw monotone examples. add color, use compliments Explain social change of the late 1900's