👉 Pleinairism, also known as plein air painting or plein air art, is a style of painting that originated in France in the 18th century. It was developed by artists such as Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Claude Monet who used their own natural surroundings to capture the essence of nature and its beauty. Pleinairism emphasizes capturing the sense of light and color through direct observation of the scene, rather than using a camera or drawing tools. The artist creates a series of
