ART + PARIS: IMPRESSIONISTS AND POST-IMPRESSIONISTS By Museyon Guides

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Art+Paris goes far beyond the usual guidebook, combining a crash-course in art appreciation with dramatic, expert-written biographies of eight Impressionist artists and comprehensive listings of the most important, museums, galleries and historical sites that Paris has to offer. With this book reader will see Paris through the eyes of the Impressionists and their followers. From the Musée d'Orsay to the seedy cabarets of Pigalle, Art+Paris: Impressionists uncovers the places that inspired Manet, Degas and Van Gogh. Want to dig even deeper? Then travel beyond Paris to the suburbs and Normandy to find the scenic villages painted by Monet, Renoir and Cézanne. Intended for tourists and local art lovers alike, this must-have guide to contemporary art is filled with over 500 full color paintings, 300 photos and 17 maps.

My Review:

This book is divided into the following sections:

What is impressionism?
Impressionists
How the impressionists broke from the salon.
Impressionist Exhibitions
Museum Tours / 150 Paintings
Paris Walking Tours
North of Paris and Normandy

Book is a wonderful edition to any art lover as well as anyone making a trip to Paris. Book not only includes information on art but also includes sections for walking tours through the city and in several museums.

5 out of 5 stars.