The 10 Most Famous Impressionist Paintings That Changed Art Forever

Impressionism began as an insult—and became an artistic revolution. In this episode of Galeria, we explore the 10 most famous Impressionist paintings that changed how we see the world. From Monet’s tranquil water lilies to Renoir’s joyful Parisian dance halls, each masterpiece broke the rules of traditional art—and painted a new vision of life, light, and emotion. 🎨 Discover why Cézanne’s “Modern Olympia” caused outrage, how Morisot captured the quiet tension of motherhood, and what made critics dismiss Monet’s “Impression, Sunrise” as unfinished. Every painting in this list isn’t just a beautiful image—it’s a turning point in the story of modern art. Which one speaks to you the most? Let us know in the comments—and don’t forget to subscribe for more stories behind the world’s most iconic artworks. 📌 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:22 The Pink Dress – Frédéric Bazille 02:26 Boulevard des Capucines – Claude Monet 03:28 A Modern Olympia – Paul Cézanne 04:34 Little Girl in a Blue Armchair – Mary Cassatt 05:40 La Parisienne – Pierre-Auguste Renoir 06:44 The Cradle – Berthe Morisot 07:53 Paris Street; Rainy Day – Gustave Caillebotte 09:01 Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette – Pierre-Auguste Renoir 10:00 Water Lily Pond, Pink Harmony – Claude Monet 11:03 Impression, Sunrise – Claude Monet 12:05 Outro Subscribe for more fascinating explorations into the art world. #impressionism #famouspaintings #arthistory #artexplained