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Impressionism and the Rise of Modern Art Timeline Game

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Impressionism and the Rise of Modern Art is a fascinating period in art history that revolutionized the way artists approached their craft. Dive into this exciting era with our timeline game!

  • Learn about the key artists and their unique styles
  • Explore the societal and cultural influences that shaped this movement
  • Test your knowledge by placing important events in their correct chronological order

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

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  • 1863: Edouard Manet's 'Le Dejeuner sur l'Herbe' is exhibited at the Salon des Refuses
  • 1872: Claude Monet paints 'Impression, Sunrise', giving name to the Impressionist movement
  • 1874: The first Impressionist exhibition is held in Paris, featuring works by Monet, Renoir, Degas, and others
  • 1874: Paul Cezanne exhibits with the Impressionists for the first time
  • 1874: Berthe Morisot becomes the first woman to exhibit with the Impressionists
  • 1876: Edgar Degas' 'L'Absinthe' causes controversy at the Impressionist exhibition
  • 1879: Mary Cassatt joins the Impressionist circle and exhibits with them in Paris
  • 1884: Georges Seurat unveils 'A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte', a precursor to Pointillism
  • 1886: Vincent van Gogh moves to Paris and is influenced by the Impressionists
  • 1886: Paul Gauguin joins the Impressionist group and exhibits with them in Paris
  • 1886: The last Impressionist exhibition is held in Paris, signaling the end of the movement
  • 1890: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's posters revolutionize the art world and are influenced by Impressionism
  • 1910: The Post-Impressionist exhibition is held in Paris, featuring works by artists such as van Gogh, Gauguin, and Seurat
  • 1907: Pablo Picasso's 'Les Demoiselles d'Avignon' marks the beginning of Cubism and the shift away from Impressionism
  • 1913: The Armory Show in New York introduces American audiences to European modern art, including Impressionism
  • 1914-1918: World War I disrupts the art world and leads to the rise of new movements such as Dada and Surrealism
  • 1929: The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is founded in New York, showcasing modern art including Impressionist works
  • 20th century: The popularity of Impressionism grows in the 20th century, influencing artists such as Andy Warhol and David Hockney
  • ongoing: Impressionist masterpieces continue to fetch record prices at auctions and remain highly sought after by collectors

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