THE ART & ARTISTSFrench Art

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French ArtWali f Chbeir

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.