Impressionism: Odysseys in Art

Age range 12+With full-colour reproductions and engaging text, this elegant volume invites readers along on a journey to experience art like never before. Focusing on the art movement known as Impressionism, this title examines its beginnings in the 1860s to its decline during the early 1900s, including an introduction to great artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Vincent Van Gogh and their works. Side panels and coloured glossary terms assist in making the text accessible to a wide range of learners, while a timeline adds further historical context. '...sophisticated writing, solid information, excellent reproductions and colourful design.' - School Library Journal