Questions: According to the video, the subject of Degas' The Dance Class demonstrates the Impressionists' interest in depicting

The answer is: fleeting effects in nature.

Explanation for each option:

• Familiar stories: This option is incorrect. While some Impressionist works may depict scenes that are familiar or everyday, the primary focus of Impressionism is not on storytelling but rather on capturing moments and the effects of light and color.

• Unclear narratives: This option is incorrect. Although Impressionist paintings often lack a clear narrative, the emphasis is more on the visual experience and the momentary effects rather than on the narrative itself.

• Fleeting effects in nature: This option is correct. Impressionists, including Degas, were interested in capturing the transient effects of light and movement. In "The Dance Class," Degas captures the momentary poses and movements of the dancers, reflecting the Impressionist interest in depicting the fleeting and ephemeral aspects of life.

• Moralizing tales: This option is incorrect. Impressionism generally avoids moralizing or didactic themes, focusing instead on the visual and sensory experience of a moment.