Impressionism in Art and Music

Grade 1045 min

aligned to Kentucky Core Content Visual Arts/vpa

Learning Objective

I can analyze how Impressionist artists and composers used light and color to evoke emotions.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

9 min

Impressionism in 8 Minutes: How It Changed The Course of Art 🎨

Curious Muse

Practice

14 min

12 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Analyze how Claude Monet's use of light in his "Round Cathedral" series affects the emotional atmosphere of each painting. Provide specific examples from the series to support your analysis. Examine how the use of complementary colors in Pierre-Auguste Renoir's painting "Bald Moulin de la Galette" contributes to the overall emotional impact of the artwork. Discuss specific color combinations and their effects on the viewer's perception.

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