Essential Monet by Vanessa Potts

Grade:  6th - adult

Summary:  From his sun-drenched landscapes and snow-covered mountains to streets bedecked with flags, Monet has been known for his Impressionist style of painting. 

Along with the other Impresssionists, his aim was to capture reality and analyze the ever changing nature of light and color. He recorded his surroundings faithfully, from the grime in a Paris railway station to the beauty of the gardens at Giverny. 

However, it is also vital to understand the variety of artistic and social transformations that took place during his long life-time to truly appreciate his real genius. This book takes you from his earliest sketches to his last great series of paintings.

Written with a comprehensive introduction, Essential Monet looks into detail at all aspects of the artistic style of Monet, with detailed commentary on 120 of his works. Some of these are considered his most important pieces; others may be less well-known, but they are all essential to his artistic and philosophical development.

 
Book Details
Format: Hardcover
Condition : book is like new; dust jacket is very good with some shelf wear.

Publisher: Dempsey Parr

ISBN:9781840847055