Why Should Claude Monet Be Considered An Expert On Impressionism?
The Impressionist Movement, an art movement in France, lasted from around 1862-1886. It was a movement focused on color, light, and perception. In addition, the Impressionist painters often tended to use more distinct and free brushstrokes rather than distinct lines in their art. During this time, a now well-known painter, Claude Monet, was an active artist in France. What will be considered is whether Monet should be judged an authority on Impressionism. The obvious answer appears to be “of course”, as whenever people think of Impressionism they think of Monet, and vice versa. However, it must be determined why Monet is an expert on Impressionism. The reasons can be first found in his life, accomplishments, and relationships, next in his style
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First, some of Monet’s colleagues and friends were Renoir, Degas, Cassatt, and Morisot, all of whom are considered to be Impressionistic artists. While studying in Paris with some of these artists, Monet was encouraged to paint from things of the past. Monet and his friends, however, did not follow this advice. Instead, choosing Manet as their leader because he had chosen the independent artist’s life, they pursued their own artistic style which included outdoor painting. The techniques they employed in their works were often similar to each other. In addition, these men and women set up exhibitions for their artwork, in which Monet participated. During one of these exhibitions, either Monet’s Impression Sunrise or Impression: Sunrise (Marine) inspired a disapproving critic to label the group “Impressionists.” Thus, Monet’s works inspired the name by which that group of artists is now known. Because Monet was an integral part of the group of Impressionist artists, he should be considered an authority on …show more content…
Merely think, here is a little square of blue, here an oblong of pink, here a streak of yellow, and paint it just as it looks to you. (Strickland 97)”
This idea of capturing the visual perception of something, using especially color and light, is something that many Impressionist artists had in common. In addition, Monet and many of his colleagues used larger, more distinct brushstrokes rather than painting defined lines and hard edges. Thus, Monet painted in a very similar style to the other Impressionists, making him an expert in
First, some of Monet’s colleagues and friends were Renoir, Degas, Cassatt, and Morisot, all of whom are considered to be Impressionistic artists. While studying in Paris with some of these artists, Monet was encouraged to paint from things of the past. Monet and his friends, however, did not follow this advice. Instead, choosing Manet as their leader because he had chosen the independent artist’s life, they pursued their own artistic style which included outdoor painting. The techniques they employed in their works were often similar to each other. In addition, these men and women set up exhibitions for their artwork, in which Monet participated. During one of these exhibitions, either Monet’s Impression Sunrise or Impression: Sunrise (Marine) inspired a disapproving critic to label the group “Impressionists.” Thus, Monet’s works inspired the name by which that group of artists is now known. Because Monet was an integral part of the group of Impressionist artists, he should be considered an authority on …show more content…
Merely think, here is a little square of blue, here an oblong of pink, here a streak of yellow, and paint it just as it looks to you. (Strickland 97)”
This idea of capturing the visual perception of something, using especially color and light, is something that many Impressionist artists had in common. In addition, Monet and many of his colleagues used larger, more distinct brushstrokes rather than painting defined lines and hard edges. Thus, Monet painted in a very similar style to the other Impressionists, making him an expert in