Gustave Courbet

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1) Gustave Courbet

Author

Courbet, Gustave

Pub. Date

[2008]

Language

English

2) Gustave Courbet

Pub. Date

[2014]

Language

English

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"The life and work of Gustave Courbet (1819-1877) were defined by his rejection of the academic painting tradition and conservative politics in France. His work marks the beginning of a development that continues to shape our understanding of art today. Courbet's ability to play with the expectations of the viewer, his accents of color, his use of hidden references to classical iconography, and, above all, the emphasis that he placed on his individuality...

3) Courbet and the modern landscape

Author

Morton, Mary G

Pub. Date

[2006]

Language

English

4) Louvre: masterpieces of painting

Pub. Date

1979.

Language

English

5) What is impressionism?

Pub. Date

[between 1900 and 1999]

Language

English

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Paintings by Manet, Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh, Cezanne and other artists are analyzed. The commentary contains explanations of the differences between impressionism and mid-nineteenth century realism and discusses the outgrowth of post-impressionism from the impressionist movement.

6) Backgrounds of modern painting in France

Pub. Date

1960.

Language

English

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Discusses the French impressionists and postimpressionists, and briefly covers French rococo, neoclassicism, and romanticism. Shows and analyzes paintings by Manet, Monet, Toulouse-Lautrec, Degas, Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Ceezanne.