In this two-hour documentary, art critic Matthew Collings reevaluates the Impressionist movement, focusing on the works of Courbet, Manet, Monet, and Cezanne. He explores the key principles of Impressionism, including its emphasis on color, flatness, patterning, and realistic portrayal of everyday life, arguing that it represents the greatest achievement in modern art. Additionally, Collings contends that the avant-garde movement, which is often seen as a rejection of Impressionism, was actually made possible by the innovations of the Impressionists.
Impressionism: Revenge of the Nice
Art critic Matthew Collings explores the lives and works of four influential Impressionist artists, including Courbet, Manet, Monet, and Cezanne, in a thought-provoking documentary.
