Art in the South of France The Inside Story

The South of France. The very words conjure up the deep blue of the Mediterranean, the enchanting coastline, olive trees, poppies, irises and that dazzling light. No wonder artists travelled south where their creativity flourished under the hot sun. This book takes you on a journey from ancient, sun-drenched Arles across via Saint-Tropez and Saint Paul-de-Vence to the Italianate beauty of Menton. We will visit museums and galleries as well as artists’ studios and their favourite painting spots. We will stand where they worked and walk in their footsteps to see what inspired them. From Van Gogh in Arles, to Signac in Saint-Tropez; from Cézanne in Aix, over to Nice for Renoir and Matisse, the story unfolds of artists who often knew each other and painted together in the warm south. And prepare to meet some less-known local artists who captured their beloved Provence in some wonderful paintings.