The Great Book of French Impressionism celebrates the richness and exuberance of the Impressionists's world � a world of light and color, of sunlit fields and shimmering waterscapes, of bustling city views and intimate domestic scenes. The 400 illustrations in this handsomely designed volume faithfully capture the subtle nuances of light and keen perception that make French Impressionist paintings unique. This edition features recent scholarship, more complete backmatter, and an expanded index. In her thoughtful and ...
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The Great Book of French Impressionism celebrates the richness and exuberance of the Impressionists's world � a world of light and color, of sunlit fields and shimmering waterscapes, of bustling city views and intimate domestic scenes. The 400 illustrations in this handsomely designed volume faithfully capture the subtle nuances of light and keen perception that make French Impressionist paintings unique. This edition features recent scholarship, more complete backmatter, and an expanded index. In her thoughtful and cogent text, art historian Diane Kelder traces the development of Impressionism from its roots in landscape and realist painting through its focus on modern urban life to its ultimate goal: to fix on canvas the fleeting moods and effects of nature in an ever-changing world. The author weaves into her narrative fascinating anecdotes and excerpts form contemporary essays and letters, examines in detail the lives and works of all the major Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, including Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, Seurat, and Cezanne, and shows how their work influenced others, ultimately giving rise to the new art of the twentieth century. Diane Kelder is Professor of Art History at the College of Staten Island and the Graduate School of the City University of New York. She is the author of numerous articles and books, including The Great Book of Post-Impressionism and Stuart Davis: A Documentary Monograph in Modern Art.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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B&W and color illustrations. Very good w/good dustjacket (hardcover) 400pp. ISBN 0896600742 Celebrates the richness and exuberance of the Impressionists' world.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 400 pg. Audience: General/trade. 400 illustrations with 229 color plates. Large format book. An extensive overview of the French Impressionist painters. 1997 Second Edition. First Printing.
