Techniques of the Impressionists
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (592 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0890095450 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 193 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Includes over 200 color illustrations.. This authoritative analysis examines thirty key paintings in detail, from 1860 to the end of the century. A full discussion of how paint and color effects are achieved as well as the artists' training, availability of materials, and the influence of photography are discussed. The artists - from Coubet to Pissaro and Toulouse-Latrec - represent almost every aspect of the Impressionist movement
Useful format The author devotes 3-Useful format Linda Kerth The author devotes 3-4 pages for each work of art, pointing out elements of the design, use of colors, and style of each artist portrayed. The art as a whole is shown, then various parts of the whole are blown-up and described in detail. Very useful tool for understanding how each artist approached his subject, highlighting problem areas, over-painted areas, and other details of interest on each painting. I only wish there were a whole book like this on EACH of the artists presented, with equivalent commentary on all their work!. pages for each work of art, pointing out elements of the design, use of colors, and style of each artist portrayed. The art as a whole is shown, then various parts of the whole are blown-up and described in detail. Very useful tool for understanding how each artist approached his subject, highlighting problem areas, over-painted areas, and other details of interest on each painting. I only wish there were a whole book like this on EACH of the artists presented, with equivalent commentary on all their work!. Great book for one who appreciates Impressionism! Wife loved this book! - not just reprints of famous & not so well known paintings, but lots of insight into the artists, their personalities, and how that influenced their techniques, their choice of subject matter, and what particular style of Impressionism they painted in .. Three words: It's a classic. Okay, that's Randy Steele Three words: It's a classic. Okay, that's four words, but whatever. The writer of this book is the teacher every working artist should wish was his or her art history instructor in school. This book is not some effete, fancy-pants, literary hoop-de-doo that's long a verbage and short on facts. It's really real, as in real technique in real time, which builds real understanding for the reader to appreciate the real men and women doing the real painting of the late 19th century. Really. I'm truly impressed.