One of the most important sources of Impressionism was interest in and experimentation with the qualities of light. Explore how differing levels of light and contrast affect perceptions of colors. How did Impressionists explore the relationship between light and color in their own works? Art>Elements of Art>Color>Optical Effects>Contrast http://www.mhhe.com/ArtStudio/1/4/4/3.html
Explore the works of Impressionists in the broader context of nineteenth-century art. What qualities distinguish their works as Impressionist? Which of their qualities are presaged in earlier works? Which of their qualities proved to be most influential on later nineteenth-century works? Can one discern a natural progression in nineteenth-century works of art from Romantics through the Impressionists? Art>Art History>Search Across Time>19th century http://www.mhhe.com/ArtStudio/3/1/8.html
Impressionists often conveyed an impression of a form through brushstrokes. Analyze Impressionist techniques in light of the artistic principle of closure. How much of a form did Impressionists depict, and how much did they imply? Art>Art Techniques>Defining Shape>Closure http://www.mhhe.com/ArtStudio/1/2/1/3.html
