Write a 3-5 sentence reaction statement addressing the following questions (10 points) and post your statement to the Discussion Board on our Blackboard site; then reply to a classmate's posting (5 points).

1) Why did critics dislike the work of the Impressionists?

2) Are their opinions surprising to you?

3) What is your opinion of Monet and Renoir's work?

4) How do you think time and place influence our opinion of art works?

5) In a separate post, respond to a classmate who made an interesting observation.