Identify Paintings by Monet
Unless you have a degree in classic art it's hard to know who created which masterpiece. Monet paintings are distinct representations of the impressionistic period. His paintings seem to catch a moment in time, more like a photograph than a painting. Born in Paris in 1840, Monet brushed the sights and scenes all up and down the Seine river, mastering the capture of light, shadows, water and nature. Read on to learn identify paintings by Monet.
Instructions
1. Look at a piece by Monet and you will notice the interplay of light and shadows. You cannot see the source of the son, yet Monet masterfully painted where it shone. His shadows would contrast the light. He would also use light to draw the eye to a specific place on the painting first, before the viewer would notice other details.
2. Identify a Monet also by the colors that fade into one another. Although he didn't paint any solid lines the images are clear but fluid. Because the paintings have a blurry feel to them, you're able to take in the beauty of the whole landscape.
3. Note that Impressionists were known for capturing the moment. Wind, atmosphere, season and tone are expertly depicted as if the scene were frozen in time.
4. Study his work of women walking with parasols. You'll see his interplay of light, shadows and color fades. Even though the women are in different scenes at different times of day, the style is distinct and can be remembered when trying to pick out a Monet next time your testing your artistic eye.
