Canaletto is considered a pre-cursor to which art movement?
Romanticism
Cubism
Impressionism
Surrealism
Answer
Impressionism, characterized by short brushstrokes and vibrant colors, traces its roots to the works of Canaletto, the Venetian painter known for his cityscapes. Canaletto's realistic depictions of urban scenes, with their attention to light and atmospheric effects, served as a precursor to the plein air painting techniques and the focus on capturing fleeting moments that would later define Impressionism.
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