The Great Artists: Claude Monet

by Ann Sumner

Claude Monet was the leading French Impressionist landscape painter. His work featured in the groundbreaking Impressionist exhibition of 1874, where the title of one of his paintings led to the name of the highly influential movement. A feature of his style was to paint en plein air, showing a single subject in different lighting conditions, whether it be trees, haystacks or the water lily ponds in his own garden at Giverny. The book describes Monet's technique, the materials he used, and his impact on his contemporaries as well as successive generations of artists.

Genres: Nonfiction, Art

96 pages, Hardcover

Published October 15, 2019

Reviews

[Paul Kuntz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Far less interesting than other books in this series, but still lots of beautiful art.

[Tay Za Tun · Rating 3 out of 5]

The whole history of Claude Monet or what Summer has deemed relevant has been laid bare in this book but little of her own style of writing is present. I guess that isn't the goal of the book as it read more like a impersonal encyclopediac version of Monet's life but I can't help but see room for emotion and something more than exactly just what happened.
I guess I'm looking more into the life of this man than just the facts and figures.

6/10

[Michelle Meade · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, quick biography of Claude Monet. We are visiting his home in Giverny soon. That said, I recently watched a documentary on his life and wanted to learn a bit more about him. This book is a short read and covers the basics.

[Angel Calderon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the books in this series. I will be looking to see if I can find more to add to my library. I truly enjoy reading about the lives and struggles of these amazing artists. It motivates me to dedicate more time to my own art. Great read!

[Kang · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some reading before I visit an exhibition of his works.