Thames and Hudson Encyclopaedia of Impressionism (World of Art)

London: Thames & Hudson Ltd. Fine. 1990. Soft Cover. 8vo 0500202397 No ownership marks. Uncreased spine. 240 pages clean and tight. The Thames and Hudson Encyclopaedia of Impressionism Bernard Denvir. 245 illustrations, 15 in colour Here, in a single, concise volume, is all that the art lover and the student will ever want to know about what is undoubtedly the most popular and significant event in the history of painting. Some 300 entries cover not only the lives and careers of the main participants - painters, critics, patrons, dealers and collectors, as well as writers and musicians - but also techniques, prices and localities, while a wealth of information on the cultural, social and political background helps to set Impressionism in context. In recent years, major exhibitions and publications worldwide have stimulated a fresh reassessment of the movement and brought into question many widely held assumptions. Bernard Denvir's immensely useful book incorporates this new thinking and brings the story of the reception of Impressionism right up to date. It also includes a chronology of events, a gazetter of the major collections and a wealth of documentary illustrations and maps. .