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The Realist movement, led by Gustave Courbet, encouraged artists to draw everyday life and social realities instead of idealized subjects. This documentary-style approach helped prepare the foundation for the Impressionist focus on modern life.
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Impressionist artists began working outdoors to capture natural light and atmosphere directly, focusing on how light affected color and perception in real time.
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Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet
Claude Monet introduced a revolutionary way of capturing light and movement. This painting gave the Impressionist movement its name and marked a shift toward painting modern life and perception rather than strict realism. -
The first independent Impressionist exhibition was held in Paris. Artists rejected traditional academic art rules and focused on natural light, and emotional perception. -
This painting represented Parisian life and demonstrated the Impressionist focus on movement, light, and everyday moments in modern society. -
This artwork demonstrated how Impressionists modern life with innovative perspectives and a focus on sky and moments. -
The final official Impressionist exhibition marked the transition to Post-Impressionism, leading to more structured and emotionally expressive styles.