This was a huge break away from traditional art. As a result, Monet and the impressionists painted with brighter and bolder colors. This enabled them to capture the light and its effects on nature. The impressionists also left their painting studios and set up easels outdoors. For this, they painted with thick, short brushstrokes. Together with other like-minded artists, the impressionists decided to do away with capturing the fine details in a subject matter and instead paint a broader “impression”. His painting entitled Impression, Sunrise gave the name to the revolutionary impressionism art movement. Ten Most Famous Monet Paintings that the World Adores!Ĭlaude Monet was a famous French artist of the 19th century. Home » Artists » Impressionists » Ten Most Famous Monet Paintings You Should Know
