Classic Art Archive on Instagram: "Claude Monet (1840–1926) stands at the heart of Impressionism, a movement that forever changed the language of painting. Rather than depicting precise forms, Monet sought to capture the sensation of a moment — the way light shifts, reflections flicker, and colors breathe in nature. His loose, broken brushstrokes and vibrant palette allowed the viewer’s eye to blend colors optically, creating a living, moving image. Impressionism was revolutionary because it bro