Wolf, Norbert
Impressionism: Reimagining Art
- ISBN 13:
- 9783791379890
- author:
- Wolf, Norbert
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Prestel Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 30.2 x 25.2 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Impressionism Reimagining Art by Norbert Wolf is a lavishly illustrated exploration of one of the art world's most recognizable styles. This comprehensive overview traces the movement's birth, development, and global impact, shedding light on its historical precursors, contemporary rivals, and the movements it inspired. Over 200 reproductions of entire works and highlighted details introduce readers to the Impressionists' aesthetics and techniques, while insightful parallels are drawn between these paintings and other contemporary works of music, photography, and literature. The book shines a spotlight on the main protagonists who shaped the development of Impressionism, including French pioneers Claude Monet and Gustave Caillebotte, as well as international artists such as Max Liebermann and Mary Cassatt. This authoritative exploration will surprise even the most seasoned aficionado with its wide-ranging examination of Impressionism's astounding impact on art history.