Explore the origins of the Impressionism art movement at the Orsay Museum’s blockbuster exhibit and virtual reality experience.
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As France celebrates the 150th anniversary of Impressionism, Anne Price examines the historic importance of Montmartre for these artists.
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Explore the origins of the Impressionism art movement at the Orsay Museum’s blockbuster exhibit and virtual reality experience.
As France celebrates the 150th anniversary of Impressionism, Anne Price examines the historic importance of Montmartre for these artists.
The works of Impressionists could not be shown to such effect had not the Gare d’Orsay – a train station – been turned into the world famous art museum it is today.
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