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No other artist, apart from J. M. W. Turner, tried as hard as Claude Monet (1840–1926) to capture light itself on canvas. Of all the Impressionists, it was the man Cézanne called “only an eye, but my God what an eye!” who stayed true to the principle of absolute fidelity to the visual sensation, painting directly from the object.
It could be said that Monet reinvented the possibilities of color. Whether it was through his early interest in Japanese prints, his time as a conscript in the dazzling light of Algeria, or his personal acquaintance with the major painters of the late 19th century, the work Monet produced throughout his long life would change forever the way we perceive both the natural world and its attendant phenomena. The high point of his explorations was the late series of water lilies, painted in his own garden at Giverny, which, in their approach toward almost total formlessness, are really the origin of abstract art.
This biography does full justice to this most remarkable and profoundly influential artist, and offers numerous reproductions and archive photos alongside a detailed and insightful commentary.
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Publisher : TASCHEN
Publication date : April 15, 2014
Edition : Illustrated
Language : English
Print length : 616 pages
ISBN-10 : 3836551012
ISBN-13 : 978-3836551014
Item Weight : 2.74 pounds
Dimensions : 5.51 x 1.57 x 7.68 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #19,143 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2 in European Art History #7 in Individual Artist Monographs #19 in Arts & Photography Criticism
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Customers find this book to be a great reference work with a detailed biography of Monet, and one customer notes it captures his genius. Moreover, the book includes pictures of his works and offers excellent value for money. However, the text quality receives mixed feedback, with several customers mentioning the small print makes it difficult to read.
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