Tag: Monet
Impressionism
Impressionism was an artistic movement that emerged in France in the 1860s and 1870s, breaking away from traditional academic painting. Impressionist artists sought to capture fleeting moments, light, and atmosphere rather than rigid details and historical themes. Instead of painting in a studio, Impressionists worked outdoors (“en plein air”), using loose, visible brushstrokes and bright, … read more
Alla prima
“Alla prima” is an Italian phrase meaning “at first attempt.” It describes a painting technique where artists complete a piece in one session, working wet-on-wet rather than allowing layers to dry between applications. This approach creates a fresh, spontaneous look with visible brushstrokes and vibrant color mixing. Key Characteristics of Alla Prima Painting Wet-on-wet technique: … read more
Vienna
When the likes of Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert have called a city home, you can bet that the culture scene there is pretty good. Well, it’s not just good: culture in Vienna is exceptional, by anyone’s measure. Vienna ranked third for the quality of its culture scene in our survey, with locals raving about opera, art and Donauinselfest – … read more