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Art Bites 180: Impressionism, Monet, Renoir, and Degas

With the cry, “out of the studio and into nature,” the Impressionists revolutionized art. Monet focused not on the physical object but on light, shadow, and color. Renoir painted everyday scenes with a soft focus. And Degas caught ballet dancers at candid moments.