The WebMuseum offers a biography of Georges Seurat (1859-1891 CE), known for his creation of the Pointillism technique of 19th century neo-impressionist painting. Content includes numerous samples of his work, as well as full...

Students will learn the color theory and techniques that guided Claude Monet's impressionist painting and apply those techniques to the creation of their own works of art.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Frederick Carl Frieseke is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his American Impressionist paintings.

An actual photograph of the artist and his life story are both included in this presentation. Learn all about this impressionist painter.

This resource includes a picture of the famous painting, "Allies Day," as well as a brief description of the history behind it.

This site gives biographical information on Mary Cassatt. It includes information and pictures of several of her paintings.

This site presents a detailed biography of Claude Monet, as well as images of many of his works. His work is broken into numerous sub-sections for display purposes, and many include detailed accounts of the work.

Information is provided about "The Dance Class," by Edgar Degas (1834-1917 CE), who is thought to have made the painting as a tribute to ballet master Jules Perrot.

From the Metropolitan Museum of Art the painting "The Brush House" by the American impressionist painter Childe Hassam is profiled with a large image of the piece, a description, and links to related topics and artworks.

This site gives a brief history of the American Impressionists who painted in Lyme, Connecticut.

Resource provides a brief biography of Georges Seurat, founder of the neo-impressionist movement with his new technique of pointillism.

This article speaks of the development of impressionism. This article discusses the founders of impressionism, how the 1870 war had an effect on art, as well as public opinion about the movement. Includes French translation.

These articles and the corresponding slideshow on the works of Vincent van Gogh offer an in-depth background on his works and their inspirations.