post-impressionism (art)

Features 277 impressionist and post-impressionist paintings from the United States and the Soviet Union.

Provides biographical profiles of major artists representative of the post-impressionist movement which began in France in the 1880s, each with discussion of the individual's youth, inspiration, and lasting influence; and includes a brief overview of post-impressionism, a time line, and a glossary.

Features fine art reproductions and "Movements in Art" fact boxes.

Presents a biography of one of the most important postimpressionists and discusses his famous paintings.

An introduction to the life and work of nineteenth-century French artist Paul Cezanne, discussing his cultural and historical importance, and including a chronology and over one hundred color illustrations with explanatory captions.

Discusses the characteristics of the Impressionist and Post-impressionist movements of the latter half of the nineteenth century and presents some of the major artists, writers, and composers that flourished in that period.