1 Read 英文を読もう。

Paris in the 19th century. In the art world, smooth paintings of history and myth were thought to be 'correct.' Then a group of young painters said, 'We want to paint the light and color in front of our eyes!' Monet, Renoir, Degas, Pissarro, Morisot and others were often rejected by the official Salon. In 1874, they held their own exhibition.

2 Words — Match them. 英語と日本語を線で結ぼう。

3 Quiz

Which invention made it easier for Impressionists to paint outdoors?

1. The light bulb
2. Paint in tubes
3. The bicycle
4. Television

4 Quiz

How many Impressionist exhibitions were there?

1. One
2. Three
3. Eight
4. Fifty

5 Quiz

What colors did the Impressionists often use for shadows?

1. Blue and purple
2. Only pure black
3. Gold
4. They didn't paint shadows

★ Choose one painting (A, B or C) and describe it. 1つ選んで英語で説明しよう。

There is … / In the foreground … / I can see … / I like … because …