Art Through the Ages · Art History
Impressionism and Light
Analyzing how a focus on light and atmosphere challenged traditional academic painting.
Key Questions
- 1Why was the 'unfinished' look of Impressionist paintings so controversial?
- 2How does capturing a fleeting moment differ from creating a formal portrait?
- 3What role did new technologies like the camera play in the birth of Impressionism?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Visual Arts - Grade 7
Grade: Grade 7
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Art Through the Ages
Period: Art History
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