Impressionism : reimagining art

Wolf, Norbert, 1949- author.

Book 2015

"Reflecting the most recent research on this groundbreaking artistic movement, this lavishly illustrated and comprehensive book examines Impressionism on a global scale, from its iconic French masterpieces to less familiar works by Scandinavian, German, British, and North American artists. One of the art world's most recognizable and popular styles, Impressionism is also one of the most complex. In this sumptuous overview, Norbert Wolf lends his...

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Impressionism (Art)

Impressionist artists

Painting, Modern 19th century

Painting, Modern 20th century

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ISBN:

9783791349787

Description:

271 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 35 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 258-262) and index

Contents:

Introduction
Questions of style
The context
Group dynamics
Style categories
The new seeing
Themes and motifs
At the centre: the French impressionists
The expansion of impressionism
Transformations

LCCN:

2015943152

Control Number:

3101259

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