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.
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. |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Attendance
- Certificate of Class Participation
- Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
In addition to the standard Certificate of Course Completion, Merit Awards may be issued by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student achievement. Merit awards also incur an additional $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official Merit Awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).
| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | Exploring Impressionism | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 16301 | | Course Type | : | College Level | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $40 | | | | |
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, or educational requirements.
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