Impressionists emphasize thin but visible brush strokes, open composition, accurate depiction of light in its changing qualities and ordinary subject matter. Despite differences in cultural and artistic tradition, an in-depth comparison of Monet's (1840-1926) "Water Lilies" and Huang Binhong's (1865-1955) "Mountains and Rivers" shed light on the crucial elements of perception and experience as well as unusual visual angles that both artists embraced in their paintings.
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