Impressionism (Art Essentials)

An introduction to the impressionist movement, highlighting the great artists, their masterpieces, and impressionism’s enduring influence.

It is often forgotten just how provocative and unsettling impressionist canvases seemed when they were first exhibited in 1874. Critics, professional artists, and gallery visitors alike were shocked to encounter the unorthodox paintings on display, with their seemingly unfinished surfaces and lack of any elements of traditional composition. The advocates ...