Art History: Revolutions and Reactions · Renaissance to Post-Modernism

Impressionism: Capturing Light

Analyzing the rebellion against academic painting and the focus on fleeting moments and atmospheric effects.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why was the visible brushstroke considered a radical act in the 19th century?
  2. 2How did the invention of the camera influence the way Impressionists framed their subjects?
  3. 3How does the use of color in these works replicate the experience of natural light?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AVA10R01AC9AVA10D01
Year: Year 9
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Art History: Revolutions and Reactions
Period: Renaissance to Post-Modernism

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