California Impressionism
Until now . . . a definitive work on California impressionism did not exist. . . . [C]opious, thorough, interesting, and readable. The authors perform an admirable job of tracing the roots of California impressionism, relating it to the American impressionist movement and describing its distinguishing characteristics. . . . [A] lovely book. The kind one likes to savor slowly, as he or she would a fine California wine.  --Bloomsbury Review, July/August 1999William Gerdts, professor of art history at the Graduate School of The City of New York and an authority on American Impressionism, has written a detailed, expansive essay tracing the concept, sources and development of the California Impressionist movement. . . . Will South writes a more narrative piece, a chronological account of the movement filled with professional and biographical tidbits to delight both researchers and casual readers. . . . a fine resource for students, researchers and collectors. . . . a focused examination of a specific art movement in a specific region-a good reference for students and researchers, and attractive for casual page-turners and fans of impressionism in general.  --Baton Rouge Advocate, August 2, 1998