The Impressionists: Painting and Revolution

Season 1

Art writer Waldemar Januszczak explores the revolutionary achievements of the Impressionists.

Gang of Four
E1
Gang of FourThis excellent, witty and interesting start to this series examines how the movement started and who started it. We see the places they were and went to, the society in Paris at the time, how it was ripe for a change in art, the characters and lifestyles of the protagonists.
The Great Outdoors
E2
The Great OutdoorsThe British/Polish Art Critic Waldemar Januszczak ventures outdoors to famous locations that were depicted in many now famous paintings. He provides a humorous side to this documentary, which makes it very interesting.
Painting the People
E3
Painting the PeopleWaldemar Januszczak continues his investigation of the Impressionists, focusing this time on the people they painted and in particular the subjects of Degas, Caillebotte and the often forgotten Impressionist women artists.
Final Flourish
E4
Final FlourishThis final episode takes a closer look at the latter years of Impressionism; Waldemar looks in considerable depth at the works of Georges Seurat; There is also an insight into the complex but fascinating world of optics and art..