What Makes A Monet A Monet?

What Makes a...

by Richard Mühlberger

Explores artistic style, composition, color, and subject matter as they relate to twelve works by Monet.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Childrens

48 pages, Hardcover

Published June 3, 2002

Reviews

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally! Of all the books in this series, this is the one I was waiting for. Monet got his start painting caricatures along the docks of Le Havre. In his youth, my grandfather lived and roamed that same area. If only his dad (my great-grandfather) had bought even one caricature from that young artist ... but it probably would have been destroyed in the war. I sometimes wonder if they ever exchanged a curt nod of the head or a polite "Bonjour."

This book doesn't disappoint. What makes this series a favorite of mine is that it doesn't overwhelm the reader. Muhlberger interweaves critical facts about the man's life with the development of the artist's distinctive style. Only twelve paintings are presented -- enough to introduce without confusing. (The books I've read have been about male artists, but he did write one about Cassatt.)

[Sally Banfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gives a nice overview of Monet with details of his life and art. Very clear writing and illustrations.

[Noelani · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series for all of our art appreciation needs. There is a lot of depth for a novice like me.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Monet learned to paint outdoors, on the spot and quickly, pictures that were fresh and full of atmosphere.

Monet was in love with the sea. He loved to paint water.

Monet painted his family in The Luncheon.

Monet and Renoir painted side by side by the water.

Haystacks were a favorite subject of his.

Monet worked on several paintings at a time, switching canvases as the day's colors changed.

For the last twelve years of his life, Monet seldom left his home.

[Brittany & Kids · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great set of art books. It was a little too much for my kids, but we did read a lot of it. It teaches a lot about the artist's art.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

ترجمه مژگان رضانيا
نشر ني
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مونه: اين خودپسندي است اگر كسي ادعا كند تابلويي كه نقاشي كرده كامل است.

[Kathy England · Rating 4 out of 5]

From a good series for kids on famous artists. I'm learning from the books as well.

[Nematollah · Rating 3 out of 5]

it is goooood ...