Discovering Claude Monet & Impressionism

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Discovering Claude Monet & Impressionism

What do you already know about Claude Monet?

What Will We Learn Today?

At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify key features of Monet’s art, explain Impressionism, describe Monet’s use of colour and light, and express your own opinions about his paintings.

Starter: Check Your Knowledge

What was challenging when making mosaics out of tiles?

What materials did you use to make mosaics?

Last Lesson

Last Term

Memory Recall: KS1 Art

Can you remember a famous artist you learned about in KS1? What did you notice about their artwork?

Who Was Claude Monet?

Claude Monet was a French artist and leading figure of the Impressionism movement. He loved painting outdoors and capturing light on landscapes.

What Is Impressionism?

Impressionism is an art style where painters use quick, visible brushstrokes to show light, movement, and the feeling of a moment.

Key Features of Monet’s Art

Monet’s paintings include soft brushstrokes, outdoor scenes, and bright, changing colours. He often captured reflections and the effects of sunlight.

Monet’s Use of Colour & Light

Monet used colours to show changes in light throughout the day. He painted the same scenes in different weather and seasons to capture light and reflection.

Skill Progression: KS1 To KS2

Explain artistic choices and record ideas with detail in your sketchbook.

Describe and talk about famous works of art.

KS1

KS2

Activity: Create a Monet Fact File

Research and write key facts about Claude Monet. Add a small sketch inspired by one of his paintings to your sketchbook page.

Explore & Express Opinions

Look at Monet’s artworks. Which one do you like most? Discuss what you notice about the colours, brushstrokes, and movement. Explain your likes or dislikes.

Key Vocabulary

Descriptive Words

Impressionism, landscape, brushstroke, artist.

Light, reflection, texture.

Art Terms

Reflection: What Did You Learn?

Share something new about Monet or Impressionism that you discovered today. How might you use Monet’s ideas in your next artwork?

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.