This site gives a breif history of art movements from Impressionism to Modernism, concentrating in America. There are also pages linked to key artists within each movement where you can also see their work.

This article speaks of the development of impressionism. This article discusses the founders of impressionism, how the 1870 war had an effect on art, as well as public opinion about the movement. Includes French translation.

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam houses the largest collection of artworks by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) in the world. The permanent collection includes over 200 paintings by Vincent van Gogh, 500 drawings, and more than 750 letters....

Features an in-depth look at Paul Cezanne's painting 'The Bather', which is an excellent example of Post-Impressionism art.

An actual photograph of the artist and his life story are both included in this presentation. Learn all about this impressionist painter.

A short essay on Seurat's famous "Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte." This essay discusses whether this painting is a statement in anti-impressionism or, in fact, a natural progression of the movement's ideas. Interesting...

Biographical account covers the life and career of Mary Cassatt, an American painter, and printmaker, who was associated with Impressionism.

An art historian presents a comprehensive discussion of Paul Cezanne's 1893 painting 'The Basket of Apples', which is an excellent representation of Post-Impressionism art.

The WebMuseum offers a biography of Georges Seurat (1859-1891 CE), known for his creation of the Pointillism technique of 19th century neo-impressionist painting. Content includes numerous samples of his work, as well as full...

A detailed history and explanation of the ideologies behind cubism. Lots of cubism links as well.

A great lesson plan using oil pastels where the student looks at Monet's "Garden at Saint-Adresse," and then creates their own composition focusing on foreground, middleground and background.

A nice discussion of the characteristics and attributes of modernism in literature.

Resource provides a brief biography of Georges Seurat, founder of the neo-impressionist movement with his new technique of pointillism.

This is a Webmuseum English biographical essay of Edgara Degas, with a number of art illustrations.

This ibiblio.org site contains information about the life and work of 19th century artist, Marie Bracquemond (1841-1916 CE). Gives four examples of his work with brief descriptions. Also has links to other artists' information.

Website for a 2011 gallery exhibit of a Water Lilies triptych by Claude Monet.

Information is provided about "The Dance Class," by Edgar Degas (1834-1917 CE), who is thought to have made the painting as a tribute to ballet master Jules Perrot.

This website alphabetizes and briefly describes all the major movements in the history of visual arts. Good for use as a general reference for Art History studies and the study of historically based painting and art.

From the Metropolitan Museum of Art the painting "The Brush House" by the American impressionist painter Childe Hassam is profiled with a large image of the piece, a description, and links to related topics and artworks.

From the Metropolitan Museum of Art the painting "Spring Morning in the Heart of the City" by the American impressionist painter Childe Hassam is profiled with a large image of the piece, a description, and links to related topics and...

From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the sculpture "Head of Balzac" by the impressionist sculptor Auguste Rodin, is discussed in a brief description accomanied by a large image of the piece. Links to related topics and pieces are also...

From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the sculpture "The Bronze Age, also known as The Vanquished" by the impressionist sculptor, Auguste Rodin, is discussed in a brief description accomanied by a large image of the piece. Links to...

From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this sketch for the sculpture "Victor Hugo, Three-Quarter View" by the impressionist sculptor Auguste Rodin, is discussed in a brief description accomanied by a large image of the piece. Links to...

Biographical summary of the life and career of Childe Hassam, American Impressionist painter. He was part of a group called "The Ten."