An introduction to the art of the Impressionists, which includes an overview of the movement and reproductions of the work of Cezanne, Gauguin, Renoir and others with explanatory commentary for each work of art and biographies of each of the artists. A lively text that introduces the work of the Impressionists. Drawn together by a common desire to bring a new kind of realism to painting, these artists employed a revolutionary treatment of color and light, creating a breadth of expression, mood and atmosphere. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the entire Impressionist movement.
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