Impressionism
Impressionism by Jude Welton, published by DK ADULT in 1993, offers a detailed exploration of a transformative art movement that emerged between the 1860s and 1880s in Paris. This 64-page edition presents an overview of how a group of innovative artists, including Monet, Renoir, and Degas, revolutionized the depiction of everyday life through their unique techniques and perspectives. The book highlights their departure from traditional artistic norms, showcasing how they embraced outdoor painting and employed bold brushstrokes to capture the vibrant colors and dynamic light of their surroundings.
Readers will find a rich examination of the Impressionist movement, featuring color reproductions of iconic paintings alongside in-depth studies of significant works. The text delves into the artists’ motivations and methods, illustrating how they drew inspiration from photography and Japanese art to create focal points that challenged classical composition. This guide provides an insightful look into the lasting impact of Impressionism on the art world, making it a valuable resource for those interested in this influential period in art history.
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Between the 1860s and 1880s, a group of revolutionary young artists based in Paris developed a new way of depicting the world around them. The paintings they produced have since become world famous, and include some of the best-loved works in Western art. Condemned by the art critics of the day, artists such as Monet, Renoir and Degas broke with tradition by painting scenes from life, set in and around Paris. Often leaving the studio to paint in the open air, they painted with daringly sketchy brushstrokes, and abandoned the principles of classical composition in favour of focal points inspired by photography and Japanese art. Above all, they captured with breathtaking skill the brilliant colours of nature and the ever-changing effects of light. Featuring colour reprodutions of great Impressionist paintings and including in-depth studies of important works, this guide takes a fresh look at this popular and highly influential art movement.
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