painting, french

Presents the paintings, critical comments, and a chronological survey of Manet's life and work.

A brief biography of Henri Rousseau accompanies fifteen color reproductions and critical interpretations of his works.

Text and photographs examine the life of this well-known modern painter and the historical and artistic influences on his work.

A complete chronological history of Impressionism, from its origins to its emergence as one of the corner stones of contemporary art, including a survey of its social, cultural, and political background as well as detailed analysis and explanation of key paintings.

Explores the life and art of nineteenth-century French Impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and features a portfolio of over 120 color illustrations.

Presents more than forty annotated plates of Paul Cezanne's paintings--commenting on the pieces' history and context--along with biographical text.

Presents more than forty annotated plates of Pierre-Auguste Renoir's paintings and sculptures--commenting on the pieces' history and context--along with biographical text.

Describes the life and career of Pablo Picasso, discussing his great impact on twentieth-century art.

Details the Impressionist "revolution" by which such artists as Renoir, Monet, and Pissarro protested the materialistic emphasis of nineteenth-century French society.