Impressionism is the painting of impressions, moments snatched from the monotony of everyday life. Although this movement originated in Paris in the second half of the 19th century, it continues to generate intense public interest. In this book, the remarkable connoisseur of French culture, M. Yu. German, a Doctor of Art History, presents his own, deeply thoughtful and emotional version of the history of Impressionism, discussing the paths of great masters (Édouard Manet, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Auguste Renoir, and many others), as well as how French influence resonated in the art of other countries, including Russia.