By painting ____, Claude Monet could capture shifting atmospheric effects.
A) according to academic principles
B) en plein air
C) in multiple sittings
D) on divisionist principles

Question

By painting ____, Claude Monet could capture shifting atmospheric effects.
A) ​according to academic principles
B) ​en plein air
C) ​in multiple sittings
D) ​on divisionist principles

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Claude Monet was known for painting "en plein air," which means painting outdoors. This allowed him to capture the changing light and atmospheric conditions directly from nature.

By Painting ____, Claude Monet Could Capture Shifting Atmospheric Effects