Impressionism : reflections and perceptions
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-344) and index (p. 353-359). The concept of Impressionism -- The aesthetic and method of Impressionism -- Nature and the environment -- The railroad -- The city -- The performers -- The crowd, the stroller, and perspective as social form -- Portraiture and photography -- The exemplary Impressionist: Claude Monet -- Impressionism and science -- Impressionism in history -- Impressionism and literature -- The reaction to Impressionism.