Impressionism was a movement in 19th Century Europe which was initiated by a group of artists who rejected the exhibitions and salons that were government approved and chose to landscapes and everyday activities and objects.
Impressionism was a movement in 19th Century Europe which was initiated by a group of artists who rejected the exhibitions and salons that were government approved and chose to landscapes and everyday activities and objects. This was a major change as Europe at that time had only witnessed grand subject in the art such as major events in history. Ordinary life and outdoor scenes become the prime subjects of artists in this period.