Masterpieces of Impressionism. Paintings that Conquered the World

If today impressionism evokes universal admiration, initially this direction in art was synonymous with scandal! Thanks to Pascal Bonafoux, you have a unique opportunity to form your own opinion about the most controversial of painting styles once and for all. In this book, you will learn: Who taught Monet to appreciate nature? Why do researchers believe that impressionism is a struggle against oneself? Who became the first supporter of the impressionists and why did the first exhibitions of the artists provoke protests? The author provides notes from the press of that time (both critics and defenders), opinions of legendary figures such as Zola, Huysmans, and Gautier, and presents the impressionists' views on their works for the reader's judgment. The book contains everything—wonder, doubt, rebellion, and charm—that inextricably followed the art movement that won millions of hearts. The large format of the book will allow you to see every detail of the titular works of impressionism, and the print quality will leave no aesthete indifferent. An excellent gift for an art lover!