Impressionism: Revenge of the Nice (2004)

Matthew Collings offers a fresh look at the Impressionists, focusing on Courbet, Manet, Monet, and Cézanne – four artists whose lives and work are deeply connected. Over two hours, Collings explores the core ideas behind Impressionism: its vibrant use of color, its distinctive flatness, its rhythmic patterns, and its realistic portrayal of everyday life. He argues that this represents a pivotal moment in modern art, and demonstrates how Impressionism’s influence was essential for the development of avant-garde movements, despite current disdain from the art world.