Impressionist and Modern Masters: Nature and Light August 28, 2009

Vigorous brushwork, spirited color and artistic passion are some of the means by which artists exert a pull on their audience. In works of particular distinction, these fundamentals create a seductive ambiance that renders meaning approachable and effective. Much of our response to great works of art is intimately tied to the inherent qualities of materials and the artist's ability to entice us through them.