The History of Modern Painting, Volume 3 (of 4) Revised edition continued by the author to the end of the XIX century

This volume takes listeners on a vivid tour through the heart of modern painting, picking up where the earlier books left off and moving from the late‑19th century into the early days of the 20th. It surveys a wide spectrum of styles—realist scenes of bustling cafés, the delicate brushwork of the Impressionists, and the mythic symbolism that followed—while grounding each movement in the social and technological changes of its time. The narrative is enriched by detailed commentary on the artists’ techniques, their personal ambitions, and the critical debates that shaped the art world.

Accompanying the discussion are dozens of colour plates and black‑and‑white reproductions, from Degas’s ballet studies to Monet’s fleeting light studies, offering listeners a chance to visualise the masterpieces as they’re described. By weaving together biography, critique, and vivid imagery, the book paints a clear picture of how modern painting evolved, inviting anyone with a curiosity for art to hear the story behind the canvas.