This class will allow students to acquire a deeper understanding and appreciation of Impressionist artists and their movement. The theories and compositional techniques of Impressionism in 1860 will inspire students' current artwork. We’ll learn about social changes and novel technologies of the day that led to the birth of this artistic movement. Using paint on canvas, students will create original works of art based on demonstrations and lectures detailing composition, color, light, and brush strokes. Artists explored will include the likes of Monet, Manet, Renoir, Degas, Cezanne, Morisot, Sisley, and Cassatt.