Impressionist art appears to be effortless and spontaneous, but it actually involves an intricate approach to painting. In this book a curator, an conservator, and two scientists use modern methods of examination to investigate exactly how these paintings were done and what materials were used. 76 illustrations; 208 color plates.
John Leighton Books
John Leighton was an English artist renowned for his book illustrations and cover designs. His work consistently emphasized the history of design, repeatedly employing ornaments and patterns across numerous book illustrations and hundreds of cover designs. He was also a pioneer in the study and collection of bookplates, co-founding an Ex-Libris Society and publishing their journal, the Book-Plate Annual.
Edouard Manet, Meeresimpressionen
- 79 pages
- 3 hours of reading