Impressionism

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Impressionism
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ralph Skea
SeriesArt Essentials
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreImpressionism and post-Impressionism
ISBN/Barcode 9780500294369
ClassificationsDewey:759.054
Audience
General
Illustrations 100 Illustrations, color

Publishing Details

Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date 19 September 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

It is often forgotten just how provocative Impressionist canvases seemed when they were first exhibited in 1874. The advocates of the new style rejected the established principles of art prevalent at that time in France. This book traces Impressionism's origins to its spread to America and Australia. Ralph Skea shows how Impressionist artists transformed everyday subject matter. Daringly using colour and rapid brushstrokes, the Impressionists worked out of doors, creating paintings that captured the transient effects of light and feeling. Impressionism's initial shock factor gradually gave way to widespread acceptance, but only now can we appreciate how profound its influence has been on modern art.

Author Biography

Ralph Skea was for many years Senior Lecturer in European Urban Conservation at the University of Dundee, Scotland. He is the author of Vincent's Gardens, Vincent's Trees, Monet's Trees and Vincent's Portraits, all published by Thames & Hudson. His own paintings have been exhibited widely in Scotland since 1973.