This is a webquest that I designed to familiarize students with the style of impressionism and the impressionist painters. Using the internet resources included in the webquest, students will (1) answer a set of background questions about impressionism (2) use the internet links to find information and images of the artists' work, (3) save biographical information and images to a folder or disk, and(4) write a brief paper which will include a summary of the characteristics of the Impressionist style of painting, biographical information about 4 of the major impressionist painters, and a discussion of the characteristics of impressionism as seen in one paintings by each of these four artists. (5) The student will create an "Impressionist" painting of their own, using the characteristics of Impressionism that they have identified in their research project described in this webquest. Visual Arts Standard # 4 Understand visual arts in relation to history and cultures Specific thinking skills involved: When I learn something I combine it with other things to create new ideas. I recognize what is important about a topic and can discuss why. I spot the important facts, concepts, and vocabulary when I am learning something new.