The Concise Encyclopedia of Impressionism

In his concise introduction the author sets the movement in its literary, musical, historical and art historical context. The following section lists, describes and illustrates the precursors of Impressionism, from Bonington to Turner and from Corot to Whistler. The main section of the book gives detailed biographies of the Impressionist painters, illustrated with the artists' key works and including lesser-known artists and artists from Britain, Germany and America who are associated with the school. The important artists are given very full treatment and illustration, with the article on Monet occupying twelve pages.