Online Class: Exploring Impressionism

Learn about the culture, style, painters, and major works of the Impressionist movement. Explore the lives and paintings of Cassatt, Degas, Manet, Monet, Morisot, Renoir, Pissarro, and Sisley. Visit the websites of museums around the world, observe Impressionist works, and write your responses to them.

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  • 8
    Lessons
  • 12
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 7
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.7
    CEUs
 
 

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.
  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 

Course Lessons

Setting the Scene

In lesson 1 you'll study the cultural background that influenced the Impressionists and explore the controversial works of Edouard Manet. 150 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Getting Started on This Course
  • Complete Assignment: Setting the Scene with Manet

The Artists of the Batignolles

In lesson 2 you'll learn more about the Impressionists as a loosely assembled group, and explore the art of Berthe Morisot. 215 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Your Art History Background
  • Complete Assignment: The Batignolles and Morisot
  • Assessment: Artists of the Batignolles Pre-Test

Personalities and Family Histories

In lesson 3 you'll read about the personalities and histories of Impressionist artists. Then you'll explore works by the artist Alfred Sisley. 220 Total Points
  • Complete Assignment: Personalities, Family Histories, and Sisley
  • Assessment: Personalities and Family Histories Pre-Test

Towards Impressionism

In lesson 4 you'll read more about the development of Impressionism and the colorful works of artist and mentor Camille Pissarro. 220 Total Points
  • Complete Assignment: Towards Impressionism and Pissarro
  • Assessment: Towards Impressionism Pre-Test

The Exhibitions and Their Critical Reception

In lesson 5 you can read about responses to the Impressionist exhibitions and enjoy the beloved works of Claude Monet. 220 Total Points
  • Complete Assignment: The Exhibitions and Monet
  • Assessment: The Exhibitions and Their Critical Reception Pre-Test

The Impressionist Subject

In lesson 6 you can read about the varied subjects chosen by Impressionists and explore the works of the prolific painter Edgar Degas. 220 Total Points
  • Complete Assignment: The Impressionist Subject and Degas
  • Assessment: Towards Impressionism Pre-Test

Questions of Style

In lesson 7 consider the Impressionists' painting styles and explore the thoughtful works of the artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. 150 Total Points
  • Lesson discussions: About the Textbook
  • Complete Assignment: Questions of Style and Renoir

The Impressionists and the Art Market

In lesson 8 read about the art market in the 19th Century and today. Then explore the beautiful paintings of American Mary Cassatt. 150 Total Points
  • Lesson discussions: Now That You're Done; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Complete Assignment: The Art Market and Cassatt
1545
Total Course Points
 

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.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Student Testimonials

  • "I enjoyed all of it...Thanks." -- Margaret T.