Section 9
Impressionism
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Impressionism
Impressionism is a 19th century movement known for its paintings that aimed to depict the transience of light, and to capture scenes of modern life and the natural world in their ever-shifting conditions.
Manet
Édouard Manet, a French painter, was a pivotal figure in the transition from Realism to Impressionism.
Impressionist Sculpture
Modern sculpture is generally considered to have begun with the work of French sculptor Auguste Rodin.