Impressionism 18401920

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Impressionism1840-1920
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Characteristics of Impressionism

• Blurred edges
• Showed effects of light on objects
• Layers of unblended paint
• Settings were usually outdoors.
• Scenes were of gardens or common people in
  pleasant settings

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Water LiliesMonet
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Girl with the Watering CanRenoir
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The RehearsalDegas
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The BathCassatt
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In the Garden at MauricourtMoirsot