Impressionists before the public and criticism. Reutersvert O.

The book is dedicated to French impressionism - a significant phenomenon of European art of the second half of the 19th century. It is written on the basis of archival materials that the author met for a number of years in Parisian libraries and archives. The abundance and value of the materials given make the book one of the important works on the art of this period. The chosen point of view-the interaction between artists and public opinion-allows the author to see many known facts in a new way. The book is designed for both specialists and a wide range of art lovers.