Discussing Impressionism is a 6-week art history course.  You will have an opportunity to discuss paintings from this most beloved movement in modern art.  The course will re-introduce you to Impressionist artists.  An abundance of art slides will give you ample inspiration for engaging in group discussions.  You will be encouraged to share thoughts and personal reactions in a judgement-free environment.  You will be especially encouraged to analyze Impressionist artists’ brushstrokes, depiction of light effects, application of color, compositions, and choice of subjects. I will present information about each artist and artwork as well as context placing Impressionism in the continuum of art history.

This course will explore the works of Claude Monet, Édouard Manet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, Alfred Sisley, Edgar Degas, Berthe Morisot, and Mary Cassatt.  Brief presentation highlight handouts will be available each week.   Homework will consist of brief readings to be found online.  The readings are intended to provide background information and enhance the classroom discussions.  I will email links to the readings before each class.  The classes will be a combination of lecture and discussion.  Preparation time should be less than an hour to an hour and a half each week.

Please note that the last class is on October 15, during the break week.