Montmartre: The Birthplace of Modern Art

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An entirely fresh study of how, at the end of the nineteenth century, the neighborhood of Montmartre in Paris inspired a vital, innovative and unique community of artists who revolutionized Western art. After the 1871 Paris Commune, Montmartre played a significant political, social, and artistic role; its revolutionary spirit attracted independent artists, writers, and musicians. Its cabarets, cafés, circus, dancehalls, and theaters made Montmartre a popular cultural center. Hardcover, 264 pages.