Impressionism 1860-1910

Impressionism 1860–1910 explores the artistic movement that transformed European painting in the second half of the nineteenth century. Emerging in Paris, Impressionism challenged the conventions of academic art by focusing on the fleeting effects of light, atmosphere, colour, and everyday life. Artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Edgar Degas sought to capture immediate impressions rather than produce idealised or highly polished scenes.

The movement soon spread beyond France, inspiring painters across Europe and the United States. This richly illustrated volume presents more than 450 works, introducing the principal artists, styles, and developments associated with Impressionism. It also explores related movements, including Realism, Post-Impressionism, and Symbolism, showing how artists responded to the changing world around them. With its extensive selection of paintings and concise contextual information, the book offers an accessible visual overview of one of the most influential periods in modern art.