When you think of art in the 1800s you might imagine grand historical subjects, mythological scenes, and traditional themes, lots of them! Well, that’s what art used to be before impressionists changed the course of it forever!

Why is Impressionism considered such an important art movement? What was so groundbreaking about it? Why do we think of impressionists as the pioneers of modern art? Many questions but we’ve got the answers, so let’s get into it!

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