Section I.

1. Claude Monet greatly influenced the Impressionist movement in Europe and particularly in France. Impressionism, as an artistic movement, captures the beauty of the moment through the focus of light.
As a premiere impressionist painter, Monet painted a scene from the same viewpoint at different times of the day to show the variations of light. After seeing the vibrant colors and nature scenes so common to Monet's masterpieces, I fell in love with his artwork and soon thereafter, with the whole Impressionist era. I have seen some of his original works at the following museums: Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid, Spain; Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France; Musée du Lourve in Paris, France.

2. Research questions

a. How did Monet's work initiate, change and impact the Impressionist
movement and the painters of this time period (circa late 19th century)?

b. What was Monet's inspiration for painting?

c. Was Monet popular during his lifespan?

d. How can one define Impressionism?

3. Intended audience- art history students- because they would be interested in my topic choice- Monet and Impressionism.

Section I-b: Keywords

UNC library catalog
Monet AND Impressionism
Impressionism

Academic Universe Lexis-Nexis
Monet's Influence on Impressionism
Monet and other Impressionist painters

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Monet and landscape painting
History of Impressionism

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