American Impressionism: Tiny Folio

by William H. Gerdts Jr.

This exquisite little volume will satisfy the ever-growing passion for American Impressionism.  The concise text―written by Dr. William H. Gerdts, the preeminent scholar in the field―provides a vivid summary, starting with the roots of American Impressionism and its relationship to French Impressionism. This book then recounts how American Impressionism progressed from an avant-garde aesthetic assaulted by critics to its years of triumph and its diverse manifestations throughout the country. This Tiny Folio™ edition includes all of the master works in full color, from Childe Hassam's sun-drenched gardens to John Twachtman's snow-silenced landscapes, from Edmund Tarbell's coolly elegant ladies in dim, luxurious interiors to Frederick Frieseke's light-dappled nudes. With its wealth of breathtaking illustrations, American Impressionism offers lasting pleasure to anyone beguiled by the loveliness of this incomparable style. 300 full-color illustrations

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

288 pages, Hardcover

First published November 28, 1984

Reviews

[Sean · Rating 5 out of 5]

400 prints, mostly in full color. In order by year. 336 total HUGE pages. Text fills all the blank space, so lots of details.

[Samantha Moss · Rating 5 out of 5]

This delightful little volume presents the work of so many incredible artists alongside brief but still incredibly informative text. A great introduction to the American impressionists.

[Andrea Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this little book full of art and the story of the artists who created them. Impressionism made an impression on the Americans and it moved them into a whole new way of looking at things. This little guide will be on my shelf to read over and over, especially to look at the work of these great artists.

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

While many might argue that the greatest Impressionists hailed from France, one look through this book will reveal the incredible talent that emerged from America. It's packed with stunning paintings by some truly remarkable artists. This is one of my favorite books to explore whenever I need inspiration. High praise for this book—an absolute must-have for any art lover.

[katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

not all that helpful.