walif chbeir: famous french artists
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THE ART & ARTISTSFrench Art
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French ArtWali f Chbeir
CLAUDEMONET
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His painting "Impression, Sunrise"inspired the entire impressionist
movement.
Often painted landscapes, usuallymore than once to capture thefeeling of the countryside in
different lightings and conditions.
French ArtWali f Chbeir
PAULCÉZANNE1 8 3 9 - 1 9 0 6
Credited with helping to lead thetransit ion from the 19th-century
impressionism to the radical lydi f ferent 20th-century post-
impressionism forms.
Often painted human subjectsafter taking t ime to intensely
study them to adequately capturetheir form.
French ArtWali f Chbeir
BERTHEMORISOT1 8 4 1 - 1 8 9 5
Is recognized as a member of theoriginal c irc le of Impressionists
in France during the 1860s .
First accepted into the Salon deParis with two landscape
paintings at the age of 23 .
French ArtWali f Chbeir
MARCELDUCHAMP1 8 8 7 - 1 9 6 8
Known widely for his variety ofworks that delved into cubism,dadaism and conceptual art.
Focused primarily on making one'smind, not just his eyes, appreciate
art.
French ArtWali f Chbeir
PAULGAUDUIN1 8 4 8 - 1 9 0 3
One a variety of artists who were notfully recognized for their brilliance until
after their death.
Distinct from the Impressionistmovement that defined his time, he
chose to opt for the Symbolistmovement.