A Fuller Understanding of the Paintings at the Orsay Museum

by Françoise Bayle

A publication featuring the collection of paintings from 1848 to 1914 at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France. All great movements propelled by artists such as Courbet, Manet, Renoir, Monet, Degas, Van Gogh, and Gauguin are depicted with full page prints of the classical works of art.

The guide features biographical information about the artist, comprehensive information on a piece's size and medium used, chronological references, thematic sections for a contextual understanding of the work, and explanatory text.

Genres: Art, Reference, Nonfiction, Travel, France, Art History, History

223 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Irma Sincera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kaip knygos pavadinimas ir sufleruoja, ši knyga skirta visiems norintiems "išsinešti" iš Orsay muziejaus platesnį supratimą apie jame surinktą darbų kolekciją ir jos autorius. Nuostabiai, kokybiškai, apipavidalinta knyga su sistemingu turiniu, raiškiomis paveikslų iliustracijomis. Itin patiko chronologiškai išdėstyta informacija, to pasekoje galima buvo aiškiai įžvelgti kaip kito ir vystėsi artistų tapymo stilius, vaizduojami objektai. Įterpti įdomūs palyginimai, kaip skirtingi tapytojai vaizdavo tas pačias temas. Knyga tikrai skirta tiems, kurie nori žinoti daugiau nei minimumas ir pradėti gilinti savo žinias šiame tapybos periode. Kaip didelei impresionizmo gerbėjai ši knyga tikrai suteikė platesnį supratimą apie tai, ką išvydau apsilankymo metu.

[Maryse · Rating 4 out of 5]

My mum bought this book at Musee d'Orsay as a guide to the paintings being exhibited there. The book, however, transcends being just a mere guide of the paintings. Alongside the artworks are background information that gives you a glimpse of the lives of the artists that immortalized them and the historic situation that eventually shaped their styles. There are also comparison pages, wherein paintings with the same theme but different styles are compared, making for a very interesting and educational read.

[Linniegayl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and learned a lot more about many of the paintings and artists featured in the Orsay Museum. I liked the organization of the book (both chronologically and by subjects). Some of the "subject" oriented pages, featuring the same subject (e.g., snow, a mountain, etc.) were particularly interesting in that they allow you to compare how two or more artists treated the same subject.

I've recently been to the Orsay and it was wonderful to refresh my mind and learn a bit more about some of the wonderful paintings I saw. i know this is a book I will hold onto, and will definitely read again immediately before my next trip to Paris.

[Luciana Nery · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is good if you've been to D'Orsay, if you intend to visit D'Orsay, or if you intend to visit D'Orsay again and again - which might be inevitable once you finish this delightful edition.

Spent part of the weekend reading this book and feeling like I was walking through the rooms of the museum. It brought up good memories of paintings that stood out, made me curious about paintings that I may not have fully appreciated while there. When I visit the museum again (not if, even if I live in another continent), then I'll be more knowledgeable and more eager to notice in real life the details I found in those pages. It's a very educational edition, in that groups paintings for a fuller understanding: the title of the book is thus very accurate.

[Brenda A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Orsay Museum is one of the most amazing museums in the world. 100% recommended.
It’s a breathtaking experience.

This specific book is fairly complete. Beautiful presentation. Just that some of the most important Monet paintings should be taller in the book. They are worthy of whole pages in it.

[claudia lpzzz · Rating 5 out of 5]

El libro perfecto para los amantes del arte y del museo Orsay:))

[Mr. Swager035]

Tiene mucha información sobre este gran museo parisino. Este libro habla sobre obras y artistas. Gran recuerdo de París.

[Noelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting look at the paintings within the Orsay Museum's collection including comparisons of how different impressionists approached the same subject, and some discussion of the context of different pieces. This book is a refreshing change from those that merely describe what the painting look like and has many large pictures.

[Chad Lamb · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have the English version and the paintings inside capture all of my favorite works of art from my favorite art museum.