Ruth Leon recommends…Ending The Impressionist Era on A Stunning High

norman lebrecht

March 27, 2026

 Waldemar Januszczak’s documentaries for the BBC Perspective series are always good value. This episode takes a closer look at the latter years of Impressionism. Waldemar looks in considerable depth at the work of Georges Seurat.

There is also an insight into the complex but fascinating world of optics and art.
Also featured is Van Gogh’s time in Paris, charting his journey from brown and dull canvases to the splendid colour and light we find more familiar.Read more