Painting Methods of the Impressionists

by Bernard Dunstan

The author begins with a detailed survey of 19th century painting materials and equipment, then shows how the "Revolutionary" painters of the period were, in reality, deeply rooted in traditional teachings and techniques. A separate section is devoted to each of the 18 major painters, describing their palettes and materials, when these are known. The book explains how they painted significant pictures and reproduces these pictures in color and monochrome.

Genres: Art

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1976

Reviews

[AC]

Disappointing. Far less helpful than I had expected. The primary focus is on the more painterly topics of (e.g.) how to mix and apply paint — rather than on the paintings themselves (i.e., technique, composition, brushwork, etc.).

[Andrew]

Excellence read. Flagged several pages for future reference. Interesting coverage of artist techniques of pre-impressionists, select impressionists, American artists connected to the movement, and artists that were influenced by the impressionists.