Art+Paris

Step inside the revolutionary lives of the Impressionists with Art+Paris, a new book that combines the best elements of art books and travel guides for a totally new take on Impressionist Paris. This comprehensive guide combines an introduction to late 19th-century art history with color reproductions of famous Impressionist masterpieces, walking tours and detailed listings of the city's art-related sites. Art + Paris creates a vivid portrait of life in the 19th century and brings the reader along for the ride through four sections:A complete background course on Impressionism covering the dramatic lives of the artists and the group's struggle to be recognized by the establishment in comprehensive biographies and engaging essays recounting their battle with the Salon.Illustrated listings of 150 must-see Impressionist paintings in Paris with the stories behind the art.Easy-to-follow tours that bring the reader into the streets of Paris to explore the places...