Conclusion

 In conclusion,  my observations at the Norton Simon lead me to believe Impressionism had influenced and created a wave in modern thinking in Art.  Artist wanting to distance themselves from the classic Western art forms of ‘Realism’ and ‘Romanticism’ could do so by reshaping conventions in form, color, and reality in their work.  These new techniques and  perspectives in Art would forever change the conventions and limitations that had existed before. I  am sure this was challenging at the time, very provocative and inviting of critics, but without Impressionistic painters taking the first leap into this modern frontier, there is no doubt that contemporary modern art would not be the same.  
Below is a side-by-side comparison of  all three of these important and revolutionary art movements.

  
Here is a copy of my ticket stub

and a not so great picture of myself.