painting, french

Examines how Impressionist paintings were painted and what materials were used by analyzing pigments and paint media.

Presents a selection of contemporary letters, reviews, statements, and interviews that provide insight into how the Impressionists and their art were received in their own time.

Surveys the life and work of twentieth-century French artist Henri Emile Benoit Matisse; provides analyses of his masterpieces; discusses the historical and social context in which Matisse created; and includes over three hundred color reproductions of his art.

Presents a brief overview of the life and work of French artist Henri Matisse, and provides descriptions and illustrations of his work.

Presents a brief overview of the life and work of this French artist, describing and giving examples of his work.

A brief biography of the twentieth-century artist who began the cubist movement and established collage as an art form.

A photographic exploration of the period between 1874 and 1887, revealing details about the society in which the Impressionists lived and worked. Includes a gallery of paintings by Degas, Renoir, Cezanne, and Monet.

Discusses the life, works, and lasting influence of Henri Matisse.

A social history of Impressionist art examining how it fit into the social and cultural life of the times.