Impressionism

Art & Ideas (Phaidon)

by James H Rubin, Thomas Manss (Designer), Dominique Lablanche (Translator)

Celebrations of city streets; tranquil vistas of the countryside and seashore; enchanting images of the leisured classes in domestic interiors or at fashionable Parisian cafes - the work of the Impressionists gives pleasure to art lovers everywhere. But while Impressionism today may appear natural and effortless, contemporaries were shocked by the loose handling of paint and the practice of painting out-of-doors. In defiance of the conservative official Salon, the Impressionists - led by Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Edgar Degas - sought to capture the immediacy of experience.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Art History, History, 19th Century, Textbooks

448 pages, Paperback

Published May 25, 1999

Reviews

[Michael Pennington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful

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[Jack · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well-rounded book, which excerpts the great artists helpfully.

[Γιώργος Μπελαούρης · Rating 5 out of 5]

a beautiful book
i dont know how many books i have read on the subject, but this one was really enjoyable and had some informations that i wasnt aware of
the whole series is a work of art on its own, very matching of the subject-matter

[Heather Pehnec · Rating 5 out of 5]

very accessible

[Lizzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's art. Of course it's good.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! There were tons of photos, and the information gave a nice, general overview of Impressionism. It's very nicely formatted and pleasant to read.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well-written explanation of impressionistic art within the context of French history, culture, and opinions of art at that time.