19th Century French Art, 1848-1905

by Nicole Tuffelli

This book examines one of the most productive periods of artistic invention and describes the work of the Impressionists, the Symbolists, and artists such as Courbet, Rodin, and Gauguin.

Genres: Art

144 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2004

Reviews

[Andrea Engle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solidly anchored by research, this concise history of French art during the 2nd half of the 19th century hits all the high spots and mentions all the main players ... places such art firmly in the context of West European culture ... lavishly illustrated ... perfect introduction or refresher ...