Claude Monet
French (1840-1926)
Our young artists will discover the techniques of the Impressionists while learning about the struggle Claude Monet experienced in gaining acceptance in the art world. His beautiful, vibrant use of color was emphasized as the students themselves painted in the Impressionistic style.
Art Concepts Taught: Color
Beg. Level: Primary and secondary colors
Int. Level: Color wheel, color feelings
Adv. Level: Color wheel, color schemes, color vocabulary
Monet’s Colors
Tempera, paper plate palette, and Q-tips
All Levels: Impressionistic color wheels and trees
