The Impressionists : The origins of modern painting

The Impressionists explores the contributions of recognized masters through magnificent, full-color spreads and informative text. Designed and written to engage young readers, this title contains a history of the artist's life, his or her studio techniques, quality reproductions of the artist's masterworks, and social and historical contexts for the work. Lively illustrations and small blocks of text provide the perfect package for introducing children and other novices to fine art.