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Explore Impressionism's radical essence and enduring influence.

If you've ever been mesmerized by fleeting dapples of light on canvas, this book is for you. Françoise Barbe-Gall offers a vivid dive into the world of Impressionism, marrying rich illustrations with insightful commentary. It's not just an introduction; it’s a fresh lens through which to appreciate every brushstroke and color that shook the foundations of the art world.

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How to Look at Impressionism

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ISBN: 9780711233843
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Date of Publication: 2013-10-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, History, Art
Goodreads rating: 3.82
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Following the success of How to Look at a Painting and How to Understand a Painting , Francoise Barbe-Gall turns to one of the most popular art movements Impressionism. Six thematic chapters range over subjects like The Outdoors, Capturing The Moment, Representing Things as They Are, Finding New Subjects, Looking Beyond Nature, to conclude with a chapter on the influence of Impressionist painting on the next generation of artists. Barbe-Gall reminds us of how radical this movement was in its day by starting each chapter with a discussion of one piece of Establishment art from the period, showing how fresh and shocking the Impressionists' work seemed in this context. The book is sumptuously illustrated, with several revealing close-ups of details from each painting. The author's own attention to the detail of each of the 42 featured works is complemented by short general remarks about the artists, their themes and their context to form an accessible and wide-ranging introduction to Impressionism.
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Explore Impressionism's radical essence and enduring influence.

If you've ever been mesmerized by fleeting dapples of light on canvas, this book is for you. Françoise Barbe-Gall offers a vivid dive into the world of Impressionism, marrying rich illustrations with insightful commentary. It's not just an introduction; it’s a fresh lens through which to appreciate every brushstroke and color that shook the foundations of the art world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.