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Impressionism and the Changing Role of Light in Art Timeline Game

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Impressionism and the Changing Role of Light in Art is a timeline game where players must place events in their correct chronological order. This game allows players to explore the evolution of artistic styles and techniques, particularly the way artists began to experiment with capturing the effects of light in their works.

  • Players will learn about key events in art history related to the development of Impressionism.
  • They will understand how artists like Monet, Renoir, and Degas revolutionized the way light was portrayed in paintings.
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  • 1874: Introduction of the term 'Impressionism' by art critic Louis Leroy in response to the painting 'Impression, Sunrise' by Claude Monet
  • 1874: First Impressionist exhibition held in Paris, featuring works by Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Pissarro
  • 1874: Exhibition of Impressionist artworks at the Salon des Refusés
  • late 1870s: Expansion of the Impressionist movement to include artists such as Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot
  • 1870s: Development of the 'plein air' painting technique, where artists paint outdoors to capture natural light
  • 1870s-1880s: Interest in capturing changing light conditions and atmospheric effects in paintings
  • late 19th century: Inclusion of vibrant colors and loose brushwork in Impressionist paintings
  • late 19th century: Growing popularity of Impressionism in Europe and the United States
  • late 19th century: Criticism and rejection of Impressionist works by traditional art critics and the academic art establishment
  • late 19th century: Influence of Japanese art on Impressionist compositions and use of light
  • late 19th century-early 20th century: Shift towards Post-Impressionism and other modern art movements in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
  • 20th century: Recognition and appreciation of Impressionism as a groundbreaking art movement in the 20th century
  • 20th-21st century: Continued influence of Impressionism on contemporary art and artists
  • 21st century: Revival of interest in Impressionism and the changing role of light in art in the 21st century

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