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Claude Monet, often referred to as the "Prince of the Impressionists," made a significant impact on the art world by redefining the role of painting on canvas. Born in 1840 and living until 1926, Monet challenged the long-standing traditions by focusing not just on depicting reality but on capturing the essence of perception itself. By painting "en plein air," or outdoors, he used swift and energetic brushstrokes to explore how light interacts with colors, shapes, and surfaces. His innovative approach emphasized the ephemeral nature of visual experiences as they are perceived by the eye.