A wonderful guide to the most popular movement in the history of art: Impressionism. Monet was the leader of the impressionists, and is one of the best known and possibly the best loved of all painters. But he is not the only artist featured in this book, there is more space devoted to (and more art by) his contemporaries, forebears and followers than in many monographs devoted to them as individuals. Here you will find Manet, the father of impressionism, and Cezanne, who benefited most from it's influence and effect. There is also ample space devoted to Renoir, Sisley, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Seurat, Cassatt, and many more. The book is divided into three sections: the first features an overview of the movement, describing its primary influence and identifying the classic characteristics, the second focuses on the masters, primarily the genius of Monet, but also Cezanne, Degas, Renoir and Van Gogh. The third and largest section showcases the movements art and is organized into thematic chapters, ranging from seasons through gardens to nudes. Every painting is beautifully reproduced, and great care will be taken with the printing, probably using a fifth color to ensure the highest possible quality of reproduction to best serve the subtle palettes of this wonderful group of artists.