The Precise Moment Impressionism Began
[caption id="attachment_3918" align="alignright" width="245"] Impression, Soleil Levant by Monet (1872) - The Precise Moment Impressionism Began[/caption] I know, the title is crazy, but someone out there decided to try to find the precise moment impressionism began. Astrophysicist Donald Olson from Texas State University actually took a crack at finding that exact moment using the angle of the sun, the position of the boats, and the wind / weather conditions noted in the painting. The result: Impressionism began on November 13, 1872 at 7:35 AM.This is crazy stuff, but fascinating none the less. First the sleuth poured over hundreds of photos to...