Monet Hardcover – August 3, 2015
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Description
Hailed the “Prince of the Impressionists”, Claude Monet (1840-1926) transformed expectations for the purpose of paint on canvas. Defying the precedent of centuries, Monet did not seek to render only reality, but the act of perception itself. Working “en plein air” with rapid, impetuous brush strokes, he interrogated the play of light on the hues, patterns, and contours and the way in which these visual impressions fall upon the eye. Monet's interest in this space “between the motif and the artist” encompassed too the ephemeral nature of each image we see. In his beloved water lily series, as well as in paintings of poplars, grain stacks, and the Rouen cathedral, he returned to the same motif in different seasons, different weather conditions, and at different times of the day, to explore the constant mutability of our visual environment. This book offers the essential introduction to an artist whose works simultaneously reflected upon the purpose of a picture and the passage of time, and in so doing transformed irrevocably the story of art. Read more
Details
Publishing Information
- Publisher
- TASCHEN
- Publication date
- August 3, 2015
- Edition
- Reissue
- Language
- English
- Print length
- 95 pages
Physical Specifications
- Item Weight
- 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions
- 10.24 x 9.88 x 0.28 inches
ISBN
- ISBN-10
- 3836503999
- ISBN-13
- 978-3836503990
Series
- Part of series
- Basic Art
Frequently asked questions
- What is this book about?
- This book offers the essential introduction to Monet, covering his transformation of painting through the act of perception and his exploration of light and time in series like water lilies, poplars, and grain stacks.
- How much does this book cost?
- The price is $13.25.
- What is the customer rating for this book?
- It has a 4.8 out of 5 stars rating based on 1,336 customer reviews.
Customer reviews
Lovely coffee table book
Great quality book and lovely pictures. This book is an easy read and provides a great synopsis of the highlights of Monet’s life. I highly recommend as a coffee table book for visitors who just want to flick through the pictures or a more serious in depth read.
Great quality book and lovely pictures. This book is an easy read and provides a great synopsis of the highlights of Monet’s life. I highly recommend as a coffee table book for visitors who just want to flick through the pictures or a more serious in depth read.
Great buy!
This was an amazing purchase—a picture book of Monet’s artwork that works beautifully as a coffee table book. While I originally got it just for decorative purposes, the images are genuinely stunning and elevate the space.
This was an amazing purchase—a picture book of Monet’s artwork that works beautifully as a coffee table book. While I originally got it just for decorative purposes, the images are genuinely stunning and elevate the space.
Very good book!
It's a beautiful book, it has photos and tells you where you can find the original artwork. It's hardcover and of very good quality; I think it's excellent for the price. Perfect as a gift.
It's a beautiful book, it has photos and tells you where you can find the original artwork. It's hardcover and of very good quality; I think it's excellent for the price. Perfect as a gift.
Nice
This is nice. Great pages. Beautiful pictures of Monet masterpieces. Nice for my life collection of keepers. Book as described. No concerns with seller or shipping.
This is nice. Great pages. Beautiful pictures of Monet masterpieces. Nice for my life collection of keepers. Book as described. No concerns with seller or shipping.
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