Entity: CLAUDE-MONET
Claude Monet, a French painter and founder of Impressionism, is renowned for his attempts to paint nature as he perceived it. His work is seen as a key precursor to modernism, characterized by feathery brushstrokes and the play of light in his paintings.
CLAUDE-MONET
Etymology
The name 'Claude Monet' is derived from the French language.
Definition
Claude Monet was a French painter and founder of Impressionism, known for his unique style of capturing nature as he perceived it.
Historical Context
Born in 1840, Monet played a significant role in the Impressionist movement of the late 19th century. His innovative approach to painting nature and light paved the way for modernism in art.
Cultural Significance
Monet's work has had a lasting impact on the art world, influencing generations of artists with his emphasis on light, color, and capturing fleeting moments in nature.
Related Concepts
Monet's style is closely associated with Impressionism, a movement that sought to capture the essence of a scene through light and color rather than precise details.
See Also
A pioneering French painter of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, known for his Impressionist style and emphasis on capturing the essence of nature through light and color.