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PublisherPrestel Gmbh & Co KG.

ISBN-103791377825

ISBN-139783791377827

eBay Product ID (ePID)27070486841

Product Key Features

Book TitleMonet : the Bigger Picture

Number of Pages172 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2025

TopicHistory / Modern (Late 19th Century to 1945), Individual Artists / Monographs

IllustratorYes

GenreArt

AuthorAnne Sefrioui

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight46.2 Oz

Item Length10.6 in

Item Width8.8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

SynopsisClaude Monet, the Leading proponent of the Impressionist movement who revolutionised the art of painting, was unrelenting in his pursuit of the fleeting moment, nature in all its forms and - most of all - light. In his canvases, Monet juxtaposed a multitude of visible, fragmented brushstrokes to capture an infinite range of colours. His entire oeuvre can be viewed as part of this quest, as it is Light that renders shapes. "To me, a Landscape does not exist as a landscape, because its appearance changes with each moment; it Lives by its surroundings, by the air and the Light, which vary constantly." The immense expanses of Normandy's changing skies, the rustling of the wind in the poppy fields, the infinite shimmers of sunlight on the sea at Bordighera and the magical reflections of the famous Giverny water Lilies show that Monet is the master of painting Light and the outdoors, one of the greatest modern artists and a precursor of abstract art. This deluxe book presents about sixty of the artist's most famous works and reproduces six exceptional pictures as Large-format fold-outs that allow readers to explore the smallest details of these masterpieces. It enables readers to totally immerse themselves in the material and experience the artist's technique up dose., Monet's breathtaking artistry comes fully alive in this luxurious volume that features dozens of exquisite reproductions; 48 extra pages on six fold-out spreads; coloured edges; and a printed canvas binding. From early works depicting the forests at Fontainebleau and the beach at Sainte-Adresse, to his revolutionary water lily series, this gorgeous volume showcases Monet's mastery of light, color, and movement; his fluid and rhythmic brushstrokes; and his reverence for the natural world. Thematically arranged, it features sixty impeccable reproductions, including foldout spreads of six essential masterpieces: Impression, Rising Sun; Woman with a Parasol; Bordighera; Venice, Palazzo Dario; Water Lily Pond; and Willows in the Morning. This immersive volume is the next best thing to standing in an art gallery examining a Monet painting from different angles and distances. From luminous beach scenes and brilliant Mediterranean afternoons to captivating cityscapes and the restful beauty of Giverny, this book encapsulates the essence of Monet's groundbreaking style and enduring legacy. Perfect for both seasoned art connoisseurs and those newly discovering the wonders of Impressionism, this volume will delight and inspire with every turn of its pages, making it an unforgettable gift for any lover of art and beauty.