Impressions of Monet
Impression, Sunrise

Monet helped define impressionism--literally. The term didn't exist until a critic used it to disparage this painting in 1874. The term stuck. The critic's opinion didn't.
Download larger version
KnowledgeNews is brought to you by Every Learner, Inc., an independent small business dedicated to supporting lifelong learners. Copyright © 2002-2009 Every Learner, Inc. All rights reserved.