Impressionist Masters

In the old days, many judged art by either its ability to capture realistic images of the wider world or else its ability to add an extra layer of beauty to those same images. Both groups had their distinct members and produced a number of historic masterpieces.

With the invention of early cameras, however, those who relished capturing images of reality suddenly found stiff competition from a machine. The camera had its share of drawbacks and imperfections, naturally, but for the most part, it could preserve a moment in time more efficiently than even some of the great masters ever could. Such competition begged for adaptation. The result? The Impressionist Movement.

Impressionism takes its name from the fact that artists of this tradition sought to capture only “impressions” of their subjects. Impressionist artists looked at the world around them, marveled at its beauty, and exaggerated certain elements of it to make for some of the most beautiful paintings humanity had ever seen. Blending color, light, and movement so that they all flowed together, Impressionists changed the way that future artists viewed reality.

In this quiz, we will examine the works of multiple Impressionist masters, discussing what makes them unique and interesting in the general whole of art history. As much as to test, this quiz is meant to inform, so we hope you come out of it knowing something new. How much do you know about these iconic historical figures and their contributions to art? Take our quiz on the Impressionist Masters to find out.

Good luck. See how well you know impressionist masters.