How Impressionism Started By: Jessa Brown March-2010 By: Jessa Brown March-2010

What is impressionism?  Impressionism is small strokes or dots  It is unmixed primary colors  It is often a painting of nature, or something true or real  They make shadows, to make everything look real, and not just look like an everyday painting

Who started this style of painting? Your answer is Claude Monet. He started painting in the 1870’s, when Monet was in his 30’s. Although he started it, he wasn’t the only impressionist. Some others included Camille Pissarro, Berthe Morisot, and Alfred Sisley.

His first 24 years Claude Oscar Monet was born, in Paris, on November 14th The death occurs of Louise Monet, his mother He meets Gaudibert. His first art lover Claude Oscar Monet was born, in Paris, on November 14th The death occurs of Louise Monet, his mother He meets Gaudibert. His first art lover

His next three years Jean Monet is born today (Claude’s first son) He tries to commit suicide Monet marries Camille They take refuge when the war begins, out in London

Five years later He goes to a studio in Nadar and exhibits “impressionism” while he shows his painting “sunrise” Michel Monet is born, Claude’s second son His wife, Camille dies

Nine more years pass Pack up! The Monet family is moving to Poissy In July, he marries Alice He take strips to London, and paints the Japanese bridge, and views of the Thames. He becomes famous

Seven years go by He discovers problems with his eyesight Alice dies His eldest son, Jean dies He discovers problems with his eyesight Alice dies His eldest son, Jean dies

The last ten years of Monet’s life He decides to build a 23m x 12m studio at Giverny He is nearly blind. When he gets his operation, his eyesight improves He is still painting, but Monet suffers from lung cancer. Claude Monet died on December 5th

Impressionism It started in the 1870’s, but is still going on today By Jessa Brown