Impressionism: 50 Paintings You Should Know

Description

Perfect for enjoying or studying, this array of masterpieces by the luminaries of the Impressionist movement is the next best thing to viewing them in person. Here 50 of the most important works from the early nineteenth through the early twentieth centuries are gorgeously reproduced, including the best of Monet, Degas, Van Gogh, Renoir, Cézanne, Cassatt, Manet, Seurat, and Pissarro. Each piece is given a brief overview establishing its place in the Impressionist pantheon as well as in its artist's oeuvre. An introductory text explains the Impressionistic style, tracing the movement's development, while an appendix offers biographies of the artists. The result is a veritable seminar on Impressionism, creating a fun and practical art history lesson that everyone can enjoy.

144 pages, 145 full-color illustrations. 7 3/4'' x 9 5/8''. Paper.

• 144 pages
• 145 full-color illustrations
• 7 3/4'' x 9 5/8''
• Paper