Gorgeous, oversize, and filled with hundreds of full color reproductions, this dream volume will thrill art lovers with its coverage of one of the most beloved styles of painting. Every page presents awe-inspiring works, from the birth of Impressionism to its heyday when Degas, Monet, Renoir, Gaugin, van Gogh, and Seurat produced timeless masterpieces. Each celebrated image is placed in its historical context.