Paris Moderne 1840-1940 : Swirl of the Arts

From Delacroix to Delaunay: Paris’ exhilarating golden age

Perhaps no hundred-year period and place in art history has the appeal, allure and romance of Paris between 1840 and 1940. Modern Paris: 1840–1940 presents the breathtaking scope of this rich period with a generous selection of paintings, sculptures, films, photographs and garments that showcase the extraordinary creativity in Paris from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. This volume, in more than 200 images, traces the development of artistic modernity and its repercussions on Parisian and world society over the course of a century, highlighting the crucial role played by international cross influences such as those from French colonial holdings and the phenomenal cultural melting pot that resulted.
Bringing together approximately 150 masterpieces, this book presents an exceptional time and place, portrayed through the work of around 100 artists, including Renoir, Gauguin, Monet, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, Giacometti, Delaunay, Brassaï, Chagall, Miró and Duchamp.