It is especially noted for its extensive collections of 19th-century French painting (Impressionist works in particular) and 20th-century painting and ... More
It is especially noted for its extensive collections of 19th-century French painting (Impressionist works in particular) and 20th-century painting and sculpture. (Read Sister Wendy's Britannica essay on art appreciation.) The Art Institute was established in 1866 as the Chicago Academy of Design.