This Millennium Gift is the largest single gift to the arts in American history and the first to include institutions outside the United States."--BOOK JACKET.

The examples convey not only these major themes but also the painters' belief in the progress of civilization through science and industry. The book thus expands the scope of Impressionist celebrations of modernity to include what might be called Impressionism's "other landscape" and proposes that in the Impressionists' effort to forge a modern landscape art, those signs of modernity defined their vision most clearly."--BOOK JACKET.

"Charles François Daubigny (1817'1878) was one of the most important French landscape painters of the nineteenth century. This book reassesses his work and examines his importance for the Impressionists, as well as Van Gogh."--Page [4] of cover.

A collection of artwork for children by Vincent van Gogh and other French artists.

A wonderful guide to the most popular movement in the history of art: Impressionism. Monet was the leader of the impressionists, and is one of the best known and possibly the best loved of all painters. But he is not the only artist featured in this book, there is more space devoted to (and more art by) his contemporaries, forebears and followers than in many monographs devoted to them as individuals. Here you will find Manet, the father of impressionism, and Cezanne, who benefited most from it's influence and effect. There is also ample space devoted to Renoir, Sisley, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Seurat, Cassatt, and many more. The book is divided into three sections: the first features an overview of the movement, describing its primary influence and identifying the classic characteristics, the second focuses on the masters, primarily the genius of Monet, but also Cezanne, Degas, Renoir and Van Gogh. The third and largest section showcases the movements art and is organized into thematic chapters, ranging from seasons through gardens to nudes. Every painting is beautifully reproduced, and great care will be taken with the printing, probably using a fifth color to ensure the highest possible quality of reproduction to best serve the subtle palettes of this wonderful group of artists.

In this innovative approach to Impressionism and its methods, Jonathan Stephenson's instruction enables amateurs the world over to paint like the Impressionists. Vibrantly illustrated in colour throughout, both with well-known works of art and step-by-step examples, the book shows how the masters achieved their diverse effects and how their ideas and styles can be adapted to today's tastes. Sections on the artists provide fascinating insights into individual techniques: learn how Monet produced his oil colour sketches, or how Sisley created his atmospheric landscapes. With an introduction providing the historical background to Impressionism, and a comprehensive section on artists' materials, this is a highly practical book that will appeal both to beginners and more experienced artists, as well as to the many thousands of of people inspired by the brilliance and beauty of Impressionist painting.