The Impressionists by Rosie Dickins
The story of one of the major art movements of the 19th Century told for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Today, Impressionist paintings draw huge crowds and sell for millions. But when they were first painted they caused public outrage. This is the fascinating story of those called The Impressionists. With reproductions of Impressionist paintings and details of the lives of the painters, and internet links to websites to find out more. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Chapters in this book include: - Bright Impressions - Rules and Rebels - The Great Outdoors - Modern Life - War - A New Start - Show Time - Different Directions - Final Years - Timeline
This book is very well madeI would suggest any artist read this book! * Libraries Diary *
Rosie Dickins grew up in England and Hong Kong. An avid reader, she always loved dreaming up her own stories. After studying literature at Oxford University, art in Paris and plenty of travelling, she settled in London, where she works for Usborne Publishing. She has written over a hundred children's books, from award-winning information books to fiction.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780746090206 |
| ISBN 10 | 074609020X |
| Title | The Impressionists |
| Author | Rosie Dickins |
| Series | Young Reading Series 3 |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-03-27 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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