Table of Contents

1. Introduction: France as the Crucible of Modern Art

2. Impressionism: Capturing Light and Life

3. Fauvism: The Wild Beasts of Color

4. Cubism: Fracturing Reality

5. The Masters and Their Journeys

6. Overlooked Voices: Women and Diverse Artists in French Modernism

7. Global Connections and Cultural Exchange

8. Contemporary Echoes: These Movements Today

9. Resources and Further Exploration

10. Glossary and Pronunciation Guide

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