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The Impressionist Era

2001
Our site is about Impressionist art and the era in which it originated and flourished. We take a look at the lives and works of several important artists who helped shape this innovative art form. Impressionism was like no other art movement - it's idealogy and hence it's style is based on artistic form and the ability to bring out the subtle beauty of a scene. The site studies the Impressionist techniques and approach to painting. Each artist contributed something different to the movement and inspired many young artists to adopt the Impressionist style. We have tried to bring this out and at the same time show how Impressionism grew as a collective group effort. There are several interactive features in the site including a timeline of events, a quiz that tests your knowledge of the subject and interviews with artists who share their opinions.