In the late 1800s a revolution of art swept through the world by way of Paris, France. A group of bold young artists defied the rules set by aristocratically controlled schools and exhibitions, and created the art movement known as Impressionism. Originally called 'The Anonymous Society of Painters, Sculptors, Printmakers, etc.,' the Impressionists included artists Claude Monet, Paul Cezanne, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Edouard Manet, Alfred Sisley and Edgar Degas. Their new methods of painting and realistic depictions of the working class were often the source of controversy and criticism. Undeterred, the Impressionists formed their own bohemian network of independent exhibitions and individual style. Using new mediums of bright vibrant colors set in natural light, they incorporated the science and technology of the 19th Century into exquisite works of art. Today, Impressionist paintings sell for millions and are shown at the finest museums in the world. Learn in beautiful detail about the inspiring lives and works of these rebellious pioneers who are now considered the most influential artists of all time. 30 minutes on DVD. |
