Impressionism: Art in the Making

by David Bomford, John Leighton, Ashok Roy

Impressionist art appears to be effortless and spontaneous, but it actually involves an intricate approach to painting. In this book a curator, an conservator, and two scientists use modern methods of examination to investigate exactly how these paintings were done and what materials were used. 76 illustrations; 208 color plates.

215 pages, Paperback

First published February 20, 1991