Impressionism: Art, Leisure, and Parisian Life by Robert L. Herbert
A landmark study that redefines Impressionism through the lens of modern life. In this richly illustrated and deeply researched book, Herbert traces how the pleasures of 19th-century Paris—cafés, theaters, dance halls, racetracks, and seaside escapes—shaped the works of Monet, Degas, Renoir, and others. Far from detached observers, these artists emerge as engaged participants in a changing world. A classic in art history that brings familiar masterpieces into sharper, more vivid focus.
