Thames & Hudson In The Gardens Of Impressionism - Clare A.P. Willsdon
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A visual exploration of the Impressionists' love affair with the new thinking about garden design that swept 19th century France. Offers new insights into how they incorporated gardens and plants into their art. 261 illustrations
It also looks at the garden, public or private, as a new kind of space with political undertones, and relates it to the Impressionists' adoption of plein-air techniques. While the approach is to concentrate on analyses of specific works, the historical context is presented in a clear, informative and engaging manner. There is also some lively discussion of the private lives of these artists.