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Tag Impressionism

Impressionism is an art movement that began in the late nineteenth century (with Claude Monet’s Painting – “Impression – Sunrise”) and which is characterized by loose short brushstrokes that create an “impression” of the image by capturing the lights and colors.

Paul Cézzane – The Life Portrait of a French Artist

Master Cubist Picasso is believed to have said, “Paul Cézanne is the father of us all,” a line meant to state that Paul Cézanne was the original cubist. As we view Cézanne’s journey of life, we see him moving away… Continue Reading →

What was common between Leonardo Da Vinci and Claude Monet?

When we think of Leonardo Da Vinci and Claude Monet together, we see them as opposites. Here’s how the two artists were different. High Renaissance vs. Impressionism Carefree vs. Methodical Invisible brushstrokes vs. Highly visible brushstrokes Unmarried vs. Twice-married No… Continue Reading →

Monet in Mourning – The Ice-drift Series Paintings

The artist paints in a window of time and the character of those hours and days spills into his works. Claude Monet painted his Ice-drift series after losing his wife and muse companion Camille to childbirth. I feel his loss… Continue Reading →

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