impressionism (art)

Discusses the link between Impressionism and the preceding historical art movements, comparing the Impressionist works by Manet, Monet, Degas, Brazille, Cassatt, and C?zanne to the works of Raphael, El Greco, Rubins, Vel?zquez, and others, with scholarly essays that describe the sources of inspiration of Impressionist artists.

A guide to understanding Vincent van Gogh, examining the truths and myths about his life, explaining the Impressionist movement with which his work is associated, and discussing his unique style of painting. Includes over sixty-five illustrations.

An in-depth examination of Pierre-Auguste Renoir's painting "Moulin de la Galette," which analyzes the work section by section and discusses factors from the artist's life that influenced its creation.

On a visit to the museum, Carlota climbs into five Impressionist paintings and has wonderful adventures.

While living in France in 1892, Charlotte, a young American girl, writes a journal of her experiences including those among the Impressionist painters at the artist colony of Giverny. Includes profiles of artists who appear in the journal and a glossary of French words.

A biographical and critical study of nineteenth-century French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas, with over three hundred illustrations, including 121 color plates.

Contains reproductions of the Impressionist artist's work and includes critical commentary.