Impressionism – The Origin of the Name

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Set off on the impressionist adventure!

Impressionism has pride of place on the Art Explora Academy! Discover our videos designed to accompany the new "Impressionist Adventure" course. In these short formats, explore the origins of the movement, its emblematic figures and the techniques that revolutionised art in the 19th century.

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Do you know where the word “impressionist” comes from? And why the first impressionist exhibitions caused so much scandal? Or why Monet’s paintings are worth millions today?
To find out all there is to know about this revolutionary artistic movement, its emblematic artists and iconic works, set off on the impressionist adventure in partnership with the Musée d’Orsay!

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