Posted on April 18 2023
The late 19th-century Impressionist movement was one of the most important periods in Parisian art history. The typical academic painting methods of the day were discarded by artists like Monet, Renoir, and Degas in favour of portraying the transitory moments of Parisian life. They aimed to portray the shifting light, the vigour of the city streets, and the vivid hues of the surroundings.