impressionism (art)

Never was a world so completely turned upside down as with the arrival of the Impressionist School. Cezanne, Seurat and Manet all produced inspirational and, at the time, even controversial works which completely revolutionized thinking in the world of art. These brave new visions were the inspiration for all that was to follow. This episode also features the work of Van Gogh and Degas, and explores such masterpieces as The Sunflowers, La Grande Jette and The Dancing Class.

An introduction to impressionist art that covers events, procedures, ideas, and concepts.

Surveys the life, career, work and times of Vincent Van Gogh, with background information on other artists of that period, emphasizing the works of Gaugin and Toulouse-Lautrec.

Discusses the life, paintings, and careers of thirteen Impressionist artists.

"An examination of the art movement known as Impressionism from its beginnings in the 1860s to its decline in the early 1900s, including an introduction to great artists and works"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles fifty significant Impressionist paintings by such artists as Auguste Renoir and ?douard Manet, discussing the artists and the works' subjects, styles, and reception.