Worksheet V Impressionism
When and what was:
Second Empire?
Paris Commune?
Third Republic?
Haussmann/Haussmannization?
Franco-Prussian War?
Questions:
1. What is the Impressionists’ relationship to the new Paris? Cite two paintings
2. According to Herbert, what are the attributes of the flâneur? Cite three paintings mentioned by Herbert in which these traits are evident and explain how.
3. Why are modern leisure and entertainment so important to the Impressionists? What subjects drawn from these themes do they depict?
4. Why do the Impressionists paint the suburbs, according to Herbert? Mention two paintings not discussed in class lecture that present differing perspectives on the suburbs and explain how.