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Slide 2 Impressionism After completing this unit you will be able to: 1. Identify the objectives of the Impressionists and describe the painting technique they develop to achieve those objectives. 2. Identify major Impressionist artists and describe some of their works. Slide 3 The Major Causes of Impressionism and Modern Art 1. Tubes of paint 2. Camera Slide 4 Monet 1890-1891 Hay-Stacks/Grain- Stacks Oil on Canvas Subject is light Slide 5 Renoir 1881-1882 Luncheon of the Boating Party Oil on Canvas Candid painting depicting an everyday scene as it happens. Slide 6 Degas 1873-1876 Oil on Canvas The Dance Class Candid painting depicting the behind the scenes event of dancers at work. Slide 7 Cassatt 1893 The Childs bath Oil on Canvas Candid painting depicting the intimate relationship of mother and child. Slide 8 Rodin 1879-1889 Bronze The Thinker One of the most recognized statues. Is considered by most to be second only to Michelangelo as a sculptor.