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In the Gardens of Impressionism Clare A. P. Willsdon

In the Gardens of Impressionism By Clare A. P. Willsdon

In the Gardens of Impressionism by Clare A. P. Willsdon


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Summary

Tells the story of the Impressionist love affair with the new thinking about gardens, their flowers and design, in 19th-century France. This book discusses the artists both as painters and as gardeners, and, using source material such as contemporary gardening manuals, offers exciting new interpretations of their art.

In the Gardens of Impressionism Summary

In the Gardens of Impressionism by Clare A. P. Willsdon

For the first time, this book explores to the full, with dazzling visual accompaniment, the fascinating story of the Impressionist love affair with the new thinking about gardens, their flowers and design, in 19th-century France. It discusses the artists both as painters and as gardeners, and, using source material such as contemporary gardening manuals, offers exciting new interpretations of their art. It also looks at the garden, public or private, as a new kind of space with political undertones, and relates it to the Impressionists' adoption of plein-air techniques. While the approach is to concentrate on analyses of specific works, the historical context is presented in a clear, informative and engaging manner. There is also some lively discussion of the private lives of these artists.

In the Gardens of Impressionism Reviews

'Elegantly and lucidly written, and blessedly free from jargon' - Gardens Illustrated
'A luscious landscape of a book, showing how these artists adopted the plein air style' - Financial Times
'Takes the reader on an exhilarating stroll past light-dappled lily ponds and through Parisian parks ' - The Times
'Ravishing' - Guardian
'Lots of lovely pictures, but the text is serious and informative' - Sunday Times
'A millefeuille tapestry of observation, comparison and literary and philosophical analogy' - Apollo
'Hugely enriches our understanding of the sensual culture in which Impressionist garden painting flourished' - Art Quarterly
'A book that pleases both the mind and eye with intelligent new analysis of a beloved Impressionist subject' - Royal Academy Magazine
'Anyone interested in the Impressionists must obviously have this book, but it is a significant addition to the garden shelf as well' - The Art Newspaper

About Clare A. P. Willsdon

Dr Clare Willsdon is Reader in History of Art at the University of Glasgow and a world expert on Impressionism. She is the author of two other books, Country Gardens: John Singer Sargent RA, Alfred Parsons RA and their Contemporaries and Impressionist Gardens.

Table of Contents

1. Flowers of Tradition * 2. Horticulture and Pleinairisme * 3. Private Gardens in Early Impressionism * 4. Painting the Parisian 'Bouquet' * 5. Sunshine, Shadows and Sanctuary * 6. The Social Garden * 7. The Working Garden * 8. Cultivating Inspiration 9. The Impressionist Garden Beyond France

Additional information

GOR008090053
9780500292228
0500292221
In the Gardens of Impressionism by Clare A. P. Willsdon
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Thames & Hudson Ltd
20160125
288
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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