Impressionists and Post-Impressionists The Ultimate Guide to Artists, Paintings and Places in Paris and Normandy |
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| Editor:
| Museyon Guides Staff, |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9822320-9-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2011 |
| Publisher: | Museyon
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Step into the revolutionary lives of the impressionists with
Art + Paris, the most comprehensive guidebook to impressionism for the armchair traveler, lovers of Paris, and educators alike. Illustrated with hundreds of beautiful full-color photos and maps, this unique guide combines an introduction to late 19th-century art history with reproductions of famous impressionist masterpieces, walking tours, and detailed listings of the city's art-related sites. It provides a complete...
More DescriptionStep into the revolutionary lives of the impressionists with Art + Paris, the most comprehensive guidebook to impressionism for the armchair traveler, lovers of Paris, and educators alike. Illustrated with hundreds of beautiful full-color photos and maps, this unique guide combines an introduction to late 19th-century art history with reproductions of famous impressionist masterpieces, walking tours, and detailed listings of the city's art-related sites. It provides a complete background course on impressionism, with comprehensive biographies and engaging essays about the movement; listings for 150 must-see impressionist paintings in Paris with the stories behind the art; easy-to-follow tours of where the artists lived and found inspiration; and an extended-travel journey through the French countryside, exploring Normandy and the quaint Paris suburbs.