A Companion To Impressionism by Dana Arnold

A concise overview of the Impressionist movement that traces its emergence in late-19th-century France, the painters' technical innovations in light, color, and plein-air practice, and the shifting exhibition practices and critical debates that shaped their reception. It situates individual artists and works within broader social, cultural, and institutional contexts—including market forces, gender and class dynamics—and considers the movement's legacy and influence on subsequent modern visual culture.