Impressionism transformed art in the 19th century: rapid brushstrokes, vibrant light and a new way of looking at the world. What happens when a group of artists decide to challenge the established norms? In the mid-19th century, while the academies were dictating what should be considered art, a movement began to take shape in Paris with a simple but powerful idea: paint what you see, the instant you see it.
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Conservation Officer (Historic Buildings)
Oxford, United Kingdom
