Offers students a smart introduction to Gauguin and his contributions to Impressionism and the world of Art. Full color plates, primary sources offer imaginative and visual insight into his time, his life and his work.

The world of Gaugun -- Influences & early works -- The art of his day -- Family, friends, & others -- Wanderlust -- Famous Images -- The Martyr -- Escape -- What do the paintings say? -- How were they made? -- A view of women -- What the critics say -- A lasting impression -- Where to see this artist's works in the rest of the world.