Part of the "Eyewitness Art" series, this book examines impressionism, looking at the lives of many of the most famous impressionists such as Monet and Renoir, and gives a detailed analysis of the major works of key figures in the movement. The books include information on artists' materials, personal letters, people and sketchbooks which help to create a "jigsaw puzzle" to look at the creation of art and the motivation of artists.