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Impressionists Painting

Through contrasting the works of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist representative painters, feel the emotions embedded within the artworks.

Monet’s dedication to capturing the effects of sunlight is evident in his numerous paintings of subjects painted multiple times to emphasize sunlight’s impact. Transitioning to Post-Impressionism, artists like Cezanne sought to redirect the energy and style of Impressionism, emphasizing geometric forms and restructuring objects. Cezanne’s influence extended to Picasso and Braque, laying the foundation for Cubism. Van Gogh, a self-taught artist, transformed from dark to vibrant colors, using heavy brushstrokes to convey emotional turbulence, reflect both energy and melancholy.

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