Tuesday

 On the first day of our Monet Van Gogh J-Term, we were introduced to what the course would look like.

Our instructor explained that this course would consist of various activities! We would be introduced to the history of the Impressionist era, how Impressionism was started, and what life of the artists was during this revolutionary rebellion in art history. 

First, we started off with a presentation introducing what Impressionism was, where it was originated, and the meaning behind the art made during the time period. We learned that Impressionism was a critique of the uprising of the Church in France. The artists that created art during this time did not intend to add meaning, but to make money as well as to tell stories from the Catholic Bible. The “Impressionists” get their name from the lack of popularity they had during the 18th century, where traditional critiques would say their art looked “unfinished”, “sloppy”, or “just an impression” of the chosen figure. 

After the presentation, we learned more about the artists of the Impressionist era. These artists include: Manet, Monet, Van Gogh, and more!

Afterward, we decided to use the watercolors provided to us to create our own paintings! I decided to paint a still life of a vase with flowers!

Overall, this day was very informative and exciting! We cannot wait for what this J-term has in store for us!