Artscapades: French Impressionism

From Studio to Plein Air

In French Impressionism, ArtScapades gives the history of factors that brought the movement to Paris including the redesign of the city, the growth of the café culture, the impact of the Industrial Revolution, and advances in materials and technology.

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ROBIN HOFFMAN and JODI STIFFELMAN began ArtScapades in 2009 after teaching art appreciation for ten years in the New Canaan public school system.  This is their eleventh series of lectures at New Canaan Library.

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Thanks to a generous donation, New Canaan Library cardholders can borrow MET Museum passes and explore 5,000 years of art including 157 pieces from featured artist Claude Monet. Click HERE to learn more about the full collection of passes at New Canaan Library.

Image: Alice Hoschede in the Garden Claude Monet, 1881