07. James E. Cutting, Psychology
James Cutting
Impressionism and Its Canon (University Press of America, 2006). Cutting examines the diffuse relations among impressionist artists and how history combined them into a uniform group. French Impressionism is, however, a pivotal artistic canon. The book explores the evolution of this canon and its current iconic role in Western culture. It focuses on the artists, museums that showcased French Impressionist artwork, collectors who donated the work to museums, and the scholars and art professionals who have written about the art. It highlights the role of the public in supporting and solidifying the French Impressionism canon.