Books with title Impressionism

Learn about the Impressionism art movement with iMindsJNR audio learning series for younger minds. Impressionism was a style of art that began in late-nineteenth-century Paris. It was concerned with depicting movement and capturing light in paintings. Impressionist artists included: Claude Monet, Hilaire Edgar Degas, Eugene-Louis Boudin, Camille Pissarro, Paul Cezanne, Mary Stevenson Cassatt and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Impressionist paintings are worth millions today, but back in the 1800s when impressionism was born, people did not like these paintings.. They were too different to what people were used to. Perfect to engage, entertain and broaden young thinkers.. iMindsJNR brings knowledge to your MP3 with 5 minute information segments for growing minds. Make your MP3 smarter with iMindsJNR MindTracks, intersperse with music and enjoy learning a little about a lot.. knowledge to help shape young minds.

This series introduces particular styles of painting with a focus on how to recreate the style and the techniques used, to help aspiring artists discover their style. 'Try it yourself' activities help students to develop their own skills, 'Tricks of the trade' sections explain techniques used in the different styles and 'Artist focus' sections look at the central protagonists of each movement.

Art history made accessible and enjoyable for kids Learn all about Impressionism in this art history book for kids. Meet famous artists like Paul Cezanne, Auguste Renoir, Mary Cassatt and Claude Monet and find out why they painted the way they did. The Impressionist period of art began in the 1860s and featured art that gave an impression of a set moment in time. Kids will learn to spot details and themes in Impressionist art and will develop an appreciation for the style through this simple and child appropriate book. Here's a sample page from the book: An impression is the feeling something gives you the moment you look at it. Impressionism is the genre that takes that feeling, and makes it into a picture you can look at forever. Impressionist paintings usually are not perfect depictions of people and places. This is because the goal of an Impressionist is to show real life how the artist saw it.

Imagine a snow scene in pinks, blues and yellows, or a building without an outline. Why paint workers in a dusty street, or a steam train on a smoky station? The Impressionists rebelled against the art styles of the past - and they created a splash! Impressionism was a revolution in color and form but how and why did it happen?This book lifts the lid on the world of Impressionism. From inspiration to creation Art Revolutions - Impressionism tells you all you need to know about the leading works and figures of this ground-breaking art movement.

How can you tell a Cubist painting from an Impressionist one? What's so romantic about Romantic art? In language fit for a young audience and with a focus on developing their artistic sensibilities, Art World introduces readers to major movements in Western art. An eye-catching design encourages close inspection of great works of art, and a personal tone invites reflection on the feelings those pieces evoke. Each book ends with a "portrait" of a famous artist from the genre. With prompting questions and historical background, an early reader comes face to face with famous works of Impressionist art and is encouraged to identify light and shadow and consider feelings evoked.