A guide to impressionism

Impressionism is the name given to a movement amongst a group of 19th Century Paris artists that met through various art schools and acquaintances and became friends through their art. The whole essence of an impressionist painting is that it is not a true representation of the objects or people...

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Impressionism is the name given to a movement amongst a group of 19th Century Paris artists that met through various art schools and acquaintances and became friends through their art. The whole essence of an impressionist painting is that it is not a true representation of the objects or people portrayed. The colours are not blended together as in traditional oil paintings of the time and it is up to the viewer