FAQ About Claude Monet
What is the significance of Monet's painting 'Impression, Sunrise'?
'Impression, Sunrise' is significant as it marks the birth of the Impressionist movement, with its loose brushwork and emphasis on light and movement over detailed representation. Painted in 1872, it depicts the port of Le Havre at dawn and symbolizes Monet's radical approach to art, prioritizing mood and impression over realism. The critics' reception of the painting inspired the name 'Impressionism'.
