Mid-19th century developed in France after the painting "Impression - Soleil Levant" of Monet designated period of art which is considered the beginning of modernity. The impressionistic style is not the motive, but color and light to the fore and has led the artists to leave the studio behind and to paint in the open air. This book in postcard form displays selected works of renowned impressionists such as Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, Paul Signac and Alfred Sisley and so provides a cross-section of this extraordinary art direction.