Online Class: Exploring Impressionism
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 Course Description Paris: A Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte, 1877
Do you enjoy paintings by the French Impressionists, but would like to understand them better? In this eight-week course you'll learn about the culture, style, painters, and major works of the Impressionist movement. Explore the lives and paintings of Manet, Sisley, Pissaro, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cassatt, and Morisot. Visit the websites of museums around the world, observe Impressionist works, and write your responses to them. Let this class expand your knowledge and appreciation of this beloved art style. Learning Outcomes By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe setting the scene.
- Describe the artists of the batignolles.
- Describe personalities and family histories.
- Describe the exhibitions and their critical reception.
- Summarize the impressionist subject.
- Identify questions of style.
- Describe the impressionists and the art market, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: Setting the SceneIn lesson 1 you'll study the cultural background that influenced the Impressionists and explore the controversial works of Edouard Manet. | Lesson 2: The Artists of the BatignollesIn lesson 2 you'll learn more about the Impressionists as a loosely assembled group, and explore the art of Berthe Morisot. | Lesson 3: Personalities and Family HistoriesIn lesson 3 you'll read about the personalities and histories of Impressionist artists. Then you'll explore works by the artist Alfred Sisley. | Lesson 4: Towards ImpressionismIn lesson 4 you'll read more about the development of Impressionism and the colorful works of artist and mentor Camille Pissarro. | Lesson 5: The Exhibitions and Their Critical ReceptionIn lesson 5 you can read about responses to the Impressionist exhibitions and enjoy the beloved works of Claude Monet. | Lesson 6: The Impressionist SubjectIn lesson 6 you can read about the varied subjects chosen by Impressionists and explore the works of the prolific painter Edgar Degas. | Lesson 7: Questions of StyleIn lesson 7 consider the Impressionists' painting styles and explore the thoughtful works of the artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. | Lesson 8: The Impressionists and the Art MarketIn lesson 8 read about the art market in the 19th Century and today. Then explore the beautiful paintings of American Mary Cassatt. |
Additional Information | Course Title | : | Exploring Impressionism | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 16301 | | Course Type | : | College Level | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $45.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.
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