Les Dieux et les Demi-Dieux de la Peinture is a collection of essays and critical articles written by Théophile Gauthier, Arsene Ousset, and Paul de Saint-Victor. In this book, they consider the works of outstanding masters of fine art and their mutual influence on modern art. On each page, the authors reveal the secrets of the creative process and discover new layers of meanings of the paintings they explore. This book will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in art history and wishing to better understand landscapes, portraits, and other fine art genres. Les Dieux et les Demi-Dieux de la Peinture is a unique journey into the world of images and creativity, which will captivate the reader from the first pages and will not let him go until the last thoughtful phrase.