Mapping Impressionist Painting in Transnational Contexts

This book explores the transnational circulations of impressionism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, rethinking its role in shaping these iterations by placing France within its global and imperialist context. It argues that artists engaged with impressionism relied on, responded to, appropriated, and resisted elements of form and content based on fluid and interconnected political realities and market structures.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate tapestry of the transnational circulations of impressionism during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The contributors embark on a thought-provoking journey, reimagining the profound impact of French impressionism in shaping these iterations by contextualizing it within the broader framework of global and imperialist forces. Through the lens of mobility studies, they propose a novel perspective on impressionism, highlighting its interconnectedness with various movements and cultures across the world. Artists engaged with impressionism in France, as well as in other global contexts, navigated a complex terrain, drawing upon, responding to, appropriating, and challenging elements of form and content in response to the ever-evolving political realities and market structures. Comprising insightful chapters authored by scholars and curators, this volume challenges the traditional notion of impressionism as a historical construct and invites a fresh examination of the meanings attributed to this artistic movement. This project serves as a catalyst for future discussions in art history, cultural studies, and global studies, shedding light on the intricate politics of appropriating impressionism and its enduring influence on artistic expression.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367755256