Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Impressionism and Monet

 

This Japanese bridge is not in Japan.  It is in France.  You can find it in the beautiful gardens, around a pink house in Giverny, where the famous artist Claude Monet lived and worked.  He is famous for changing the style of painting that was popular in Paris.  

People liked realistic paintings with serious and traditional themes and styles.  Monet changed the style.  He painted quickly, with light brushstrokes.  He often worked outside and tried to capture a moment in time before the light changed.  He tried to give an impression, or idea, of what it was like to be in that exact spot at that exact time.  His work is known as Impressionism.  

This week, you will learn about Claude Monet and his artwork.  Begin by watching these short videos about him.

You will paint a water lily pond with a Japanese bridge, inspired by Claude Monet and Impressionism.  Watch the video to follow along with Ms. Ammons as she Makes a sample painting.  
Sample by Ms. Ammons

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