The Impressionists : The origins of modern painting

by Francesco Salvi, Andrea Ricciardi, L.R. Galante

The art world of the nineteenth century Paris was thrown into turmoil when a group of young painters first exhibited their work. The "Impressionists", as they have came to be known, revolutionized painting, portraying contemporary city life and depicting nature in a completely new way. The Impressionists caused controversy with their revolt against traditional painting methods, their extraordinary new techniques and styles, and their way of life in the cafes of Paris and in the French countryside. This book presents their stories and the work that made them famous. It describes their personal life and their relationships with each other, and their difficulties with official institutions and the conservative art world of the time. It also analyses their techniques, materials and subjects which ushered in a whole new way of looking at the world. Featuring the life and work of Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Cezanne, Pissaro, Sisley, Morisot, Cassatt, Guillaumin, and Caillebotte.

Genres: Art

64 pages, Hardcover

First published January 15, 1990

About the author

Francesco Salvi (born February 7, 1953) is an Italian actor, writer, comedian, and singer.

Born in the northern town of Luino, near the Italian border with Switzerland, Salvi started his career in the mid-eighties. His performances over the years have included but are not limited to: cabaret, cinema, animated cinema, music, writing, theatre, and television.

Reviews

[Lino Verde · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed learning about impressionism the key artists, and their styles.

Impressionist artists introduced outdoor painting. Because they were trying to catch lights in outdoor setting, they had to use bigger strokes and non-mixing colors.

It is all about lights.

[Linda Morris · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great summary of the Imressionist movement and artists within the movement. The audience may be the pre-teen or young adult but regardless, I learned a great deal that I had not aware prior to reading this book.

[Rachel]

I have this same book, though my version was printed in 1994 by Peter Bedrick Books: New York.