The author "brings together the most recent research to provide a fascinating, comprehensive study of Impressionism. He makes accessible the philosophical, political and social background to the movement, from Baudelaire's conception of the painter of modern life to the effect of tourism on Monet's choice of motif, the burgeoning art market, and the impact of nineteenth-century notions about gender, race and criminality on the work of Degas. As well as the acknowledged masters, our attention is drawn to important, lesser known Impressionists, including Berthe Morisot and Mary Cassatt, who thrived in a milieu in which only the most talented women could succeed. Rubin also examines the work of Cézanne and his relationship to the group. Finally, the book explores the legacy of Impressionism and its enduring appeal."--Back cover.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 438-440) and index.
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An excellent introduction to the social, cultural and political milieu of the mid-19th Century which spawned arguably the most written about movement in the history of modern Art. The effort of Baron Haussman under the patronage of Napoleon III to redesign and relay a modern Paris underlines the attachment of most impressionists to the visions of a new and proud Paris. A fresh perspective of a beaten track.
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