Introduces the style, subject, and function of Impressionist painting by artists including Monet, Renoir, Cassatt, Cžanne, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Van Gogh. Explains how Impressionism changed the way that people see the world and examines how these artists documented life in the l…
Impressionism changed the way that people see the world. These artists documented life in the latter half of the 19th century and provided models of behavior, decorum, and urban beauty that persist to this day. This series of lectures will introduce viewers to the style, subject…
Professor Richard Brettell presents 12 30-minute lectures on the history of impressionism from Monet to Van Gogh.