Art & Artists
France, birthplace of the impressionist movement, glitters with countless artists´ treasures.
Art Nouveau  [offsite link]
If the delicate style of Art Nouveau holds an interest for you, this site provides a brief history of the movement and links to places to view its distinctive brand of art and architecture in the cities of Paris and Nancy. Chez Monet – Giverny
Claude Monet spent the last decades of his life in Giverny nurturing a garden from which he painted Impressionist art. Pair a visit to his home and water lily garden with a tour of the American art museum. Afterward, stop in Vernon for a glimpse of half-timbered architecture and a poppy macaron. Museums of Paris [offsite link]
A remarkable source of information about the vast array of museums within Paris. You can either search for museums alphabetically, or by category - a great feature if you´re interested in finding out which museums have collections you´d want to see. Nouveau Réalisme
France’s emerging avant-garde artists of 1960 sought to renew artistic forms. Choosing abstraction as a vehicle they focused on the human body and everyday objects. Under the roof of the Grand Palais, remnants of New Realism have been amassed as evidence to the artistry behind their production. Picasso in Provence
The influence that Cezanne's work held over Picasso is the subject of this summer's exhibition at the Musee Granet in Aix en Provence. In collaboration with the museum, Chateau de Vauvenargues, the artist's Provencal residence has been opened to the public for guided visits. Rodin - Portrait of a Sculptor
Controversial artist Auguste Rodin sculpted The Thinker and The Kiss - artwork that still resonates with us today. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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