Bibliograph

The impressionists, Francesco Salvi ; illustrations by L.R. Galante, Andrea Ricciardi ; [English translation, Susan Ashley]

Type

Label

The impressionists, Francesco Salvi ; illustrations by L.R. Galante, Andrea Ricciardi ; [English translation, Susan Ashley]

Language

eng

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The impressionists

Oclc number

213812524

Responsibility statement

Francesco Salvi ; illustrations by L.R. Galante, Andrea Ricciardi ; [English translation, Susan Ashley]

Summary

The art world of the nineteenth century Paris was thrown into turmoil when a group of young painters first exhibited their work. The "Impressionists", as they have came to be known, revolutionized painting, portraying contemporary city life and depicting nature in a completely new way. The Impressionists caused controversy with their revolt against traditional painting methods, their extraordinary new techniques and styles, and their way of life in the cafes of Paris and in the French countryside. This book presents their stories and the work that made them famous. It describes their personal life and their relationships with each other, and their difficulties with official institutions and the conservative art world of the time. It also analyses their techniques, materials and subjects which ushered in a whole new way of looking at the world. Featuring the life and work of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cezanne, Pissaro, Sisley, Morisot, Cassatt, Guillaumin, and Caillebotte

Target audience

juvenile

Classification