In the late 19th century, the Impressionists defied academic tradition in French art with their emphasis on modern subjects, sketchlike technique, and practice of painting in the open air with pure, high-keyed color. The Art Institute of...

An in-depth look at how Matisse used color and at how contemporary theories about optics and color influenced his work. The essay describes how a group of artists along with Matisse--Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Seurat among them--became tired...

Students will compare and contrast an academic and an Impressionist portrait through a writing exercise and discussion. Each student will then write a formal commission letter to one of the artists, requesting a portrait. Adaptations for...

From the Metropolitan Museum of Art the painting "Spring Morning in the Heart of the City" by the American impressionist painter Childe Hassam is profiled with a large image of the piece, a description, and links to related topics and...

From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the sculpture "The Bronze Age, also known as The Vanquished" by the impressionist sculptor, Auguste Rodin, is discussed in a brief description accomanied by a large image of the piece. Links to...

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

A detailed history and explanation of the ideologies behind cubism. Lots of cubism links as well.

Kids learn about the timeline of the history of western art movements. From Renaissance to the Impressionists and Modern Art.

This site disucusses France's impressionist painting movement, with some examples.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Walter Ufer is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his impressionist paintings of Native Americans and landscapes.

Features an in-depth look at Paul Cezanne's painting 'The Bather', which is an excellent example of Post-Impressionism art.

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.

A brief biography of Pierre Auguste Renoir. Includes samples of his work and many links to related sites.

Biographical account highlights the life and career of French Post-Impressionist painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

Comprehensive biographical information on the life and works of Canadian landscape painter Tom Thomson, who drowned before he could become an official member of the Group of Seven.