Impressionism is characterized by its loose brushwork, bright colors, and emphasis on capturing the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere, rather than on depicting form and structure in a realistic manner.

Édouard Manet is widely regarded as the father of Impressionism, as his painting "Olympia" (1863) is often seen as the starting point of the movement.

Impressionists were primarily interested in painting landscapes, as they allowed them to capture the changing effects of light and atmosphere.

Edgar Degas is known for his paintings of ballet dancers, as he was fascinated by the movement and grace of the dancers.

The Impressionists first exhibited their works together in Paris in 1874 at the Salon des Refusés, which was an exhibition for works that had been rejected by the official Salon.

Claude Monet is known for his paintings of water lilies, which he painted in his garden at Giverny.

The primary goal of the Impressionists was to capture the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere, rather than to depict realistic scenes or express personal emotions.

Impressionists typically used a wide range of colors, rather than a limited palette.

Camille Pissarro is known for his paintings of urban scenes, particularly of Paris.

The art critic Louis Leroy coined the term "Impressionism" in his review of the first Impressionist exhibition in 1874.

Edgar Degas is known for his paintings of the Paris Opera, particularly of the dancers and musicians.

The Impressionists exhibited their works together in Paris in 1886 at the Society of Independent Artists, which they had founded in order to exhibit their works without the interference of the official Salon.

Claude Monet is known for his paintings of the Seine River, particularly of the area around Argenteuil.

The Nabis were a group of Post-Impressionist painters who exhibited their works together in Paris in 1889.

Gustave Caillebotte is known for his paintings of the Eiffel Tower, which was under construction at the time.