{"product_id":"the-age-of-impressionism-at-the-art-institute-of-chicago-9780300136784","title":"The Age of Impressionism at the Art Institute of Chicago","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Art Institute of Chicago has one of the largest and finest holdings of late 19th-century French art in the world. This lavishly illustrated book features over ninety paintingsnearly the entire collectionengagingly discussed in terms of the context in which so much memorable art was produced. It offers a fascinating overview of the Impressionist movement and its legacy  drawing upon the latest art-historical findings. The volume explores works by artists who sought official sanction by the French Academy  from Manetnotorious for his bold and direct styleto Boudin and Jongkind  who are known for their light effects and deft brushwork. Paintings by Caillebotte  Degas  Monet  Pissarro  and Sisley offer insight on such topics as contemporary life  the changing quality of light  and painting outdoors. Another section examines the works of artists who were influenced by Impressionism and compelled to explore new avenues of expression  including those of Czanne  Gauguin  Van Gogh  Seurat  and Toulouse-Lautrec. Each image  handsomely reproduced  exemplifies the diversity of ideas and extraordinary wealth of talent at work in late 19th-century France. A fascinating illustrated chronology of the formation of this world-renowned collection is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45280085671989,"sku":"ByrdShop_0300136781","price":45.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780300136784.jpg?v=1780620008","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-age-of-impressionism-at-the-art-institute-of-chicago-9780300136784","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}