Paris in the age of impressionism - arts update - art exhibition: High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia

Arts & Activities, Nov, 2002

For the first time in nearly 20 years, the treasures of France's second largest museum are leaving Paris and heading to the United States for their continental debut at Atlanta's High Museum of Art. Over 100 works from the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, renowned for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection. Paris in the Age of Impressionism: Masterworks from the Musee d'Orsay will open Nov. 23, 2002 and will be on view through March 16, 2003.

Paris in the Age of Impressionism offers visitors a broad context in which to gain a deeper understanding of turn-of-the-century Paris. The exhibition and accompanying catalogue are arranged in seven themes: Art Nouveau, the Dark Side, the Eiffel Tower, Grand Theaters, High Society, New Directions, and Views of the City. Along these thematic guidelines, the exhibition presents various approaches to the portrayal of Paris at the point where history, art, society, science, fashion, architecture and politics merged.

Each theme--explored through paintings, sculpture, photography, works on paper and decorative art objects--will offer a different perspective into the era that shaped the modern world.

The only other U.S. venue for Paris in the Age of Impressionism: Masterworks from the Musee d' Orsay will be The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, April 6-June 29, 2004.

If you would like more information about this exhibition, please visit the following Web sites: www.high.org or www.ParisinAtlanta.com.