1. To describe how American Impressionism replaced earlier forms of landscape painting at the end of the 19th century; 2. To describe the techniques associated with Impressionism; 3. To explain the importance of his farm to Weir’s creative process; 4. To investigate the work of artists currently working in their own community and where they get their inspiration.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. American Impressionism and J. Alden Weir
2. Weir Farm: Place, Inspiration, and Community