Color Theory and Impressionism · Art History

Monet and the Play of Light

Studying Claude Monet to understand how time of day influences color perception.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why did Monet paint the same subject at different times of the day?
  2. 2How does the use of short brushstrokes affect the energy of the painting?
  3. 3What choices did this artist make to represent the reflection of light on water?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Art and Design - PaintingKS2: Art and Design - History of Art
Year: Year 4
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: Color Theory and Impressionism
Period: Art History

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