Download or read book The Concise Encyclopedia of Impressionism written by Maurice Sérullaz and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his concise introduction the author sets the movement in its literary, musical, historical and art historical context. The following section lists, describes and illustrates the precursors of Impressionism, from Bonington to Turner and from Corot to Whistler. The main section of the book gives detailed biographies of the Impressionist painters, illustrated with the artists' key works and including lesser-known artists and artists from Britain, Germany and America who are associated with the school. The important artists are given very full treatment and illustration, with the article on Monet occupying twelve pages.