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Early experimentation with the techniques of light and colour in works by Claude Monet and others. -
Impressionism, emerging in the late 19th century, was characterized by short “dabbed” brushstrokes and an emphasis on capturing light. This artistic movement challenged traditional art forms and was associated with a shift toward modernity in France during industrialization and urbanization.
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The first independent exhibition of the Impressionists, which was rejected by the conservative French Salon. This marked the formal beginning of the movement. -
Gaining popularity and recognition. Works by artists like Monet and Renoir began to be displayed in Paris galleries. -
The legacy of Impressionism influenced other art movements like Post-Impressionism and Fauvism. -
Impressionism’s techniques spread internationally, impacting art in the United States and Europe, paving the way for abstract art.