The Great Book of French Impressionism by Diane Kelder

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The art of the French impressionists great large heavy art table book by Diane Kelder. A survey of works by French artists of the Impressionist movement focuses on Pissarro, Sisley, Manet, Morisot, Monet, Renoir, Cassatt, Degas, and Toulouse-Lautrec. Absolutely gorgeous extra large coffee table book - “The Great Book of French Impressionism.” With just under 450 pages, this huge, handsomely designed volume contains more than 400 illustrations with 16 spectacular color spreads that fold out to nearly 2 feet in width. This book celebrates the richness and exuberance of the Impressionists' world--a world of light and color, of sunlit fields and shimmering waterscapes, of bustling city views and intimate domestic scenes. Contains more than 400 illustrations, over 200 in full color, with sixteen fold-out color spreads. In the 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 a world that stands still for no one. The author examines the lives and works of all the major Impressionists, including Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, Seurat, and Cézanne, and shows how their work influenced others in the movement, ultimately giving rise to the new art of the 20th century.- Title The Great Book of French Impressionism Author Horst Keller Translated by Alexis Brown Edition illustrated, reprint Publisher Hudson Hills Press, 1980 Large hardcover with dust jacket, 450 pages, 400 illustrations, 229 in full color. A great large heavy coffee table book. Dimensions Height: 15.5 in. (39.37 cm)Width: 12 in. (30.48 cm)Depth: 2 in. (5.08 cm).

Dimensions:

Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)

Style:

French Provincial (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1980-1989

Date of Manufacture:

1980