Discusses the Impressionist movement, including its early development and pioneers, tools and techniques, influential artists, and more.

This book describes Impressionism, a movement in art in the nineteenth century, presenting information on Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne, and other artists.

"With prompting questions and historical background, an early reader comes face to face with famous works of Impressionist art and is encouraged to identify light and shadow and consider feelings evoked"--Provided by the publisher.

Puffer the penguin drops in on nineteenth-century France to learn about Impressionism and explore the works of famous artists from the era.

"Some of the most famous artists of all time were from the impressionist school. Claude Monet, Georges Seurat, and Edgar Degas all created works that have stood the test of time, and they were impressionists. Readers learn about the characteristics of impressionist art and the techniques used to create it. Master impressionists are profiled throughout the book, including information about their beautiful works. Readers can use this new knowledge to...

The Courtauld Gallery houses one of the finest collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings in the world, with an array of outstanding works charting the development of modern French painting from Monet and Renoir to Seurat and Gauguin. World-famous masterpieces are here, such as van Gogh's Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, Manet's great last painting A Bar at the Folies-Bergère as well as an extensive group of outstanding canvases...

Discusses the characteristics of the Impressionism movement which began in the 1860s and presents biographies of fourteen Impressionist artists.

"When the Impressionists first started exhibiting, they shocked the world with their bold brushstrokes and compositions and their adventurous use of color. Today, over 150 years later, Impressionism is celebrated as an international success story, making artists such as Monet, Renoir, and Degas household names"-- Provided by publisher.

Readers will enjoy uncovering the secrets, stories, and meaning behind Impressionism. The title will also introduce famous Impressionist artists such as Monet and Degas. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers.