Claude Monet

Magician of Color

Paperback
$10.99 US
On sale Nov 07, 2023 | 32 Pages | 9783791375687

Now available in paperback, this beautifully illustrated biography is the perfect introduction to Monet’s artistic achievements.

How did Monet’s childhood at the seaside influence his art? Why was he so fascinated with water lilies? And why are his paintings still so popular?

These and other questions are answered in this lively biography that features exquisite reproductions and an accessible and engaging text.

As they learn how the artist employed light and color to magical effect, young readers will develop an understanding of Impressionism’s basic principles and Monet’s singular genius.
STEPHAN KOJA is a curator at the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere in Vienna. His previous books include Gustav Klimt: Landscapes, available from Prestel.

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Now available in paperback, this beautifully illustrated biography is the perfect introduction to Monet’s artistic achievements.

How did Monet’s childhood at the seaside influence his art? Why was he so fascinated with water lilies? And why are his paintings still so popular?

These and other questions are answered in this lively biography that features exquisite reproductions and an accessible and engaging text.

As they learn how the artist employed light and color to magical effect, young readers will develop an understanding of Impressionism’s basic principles and Monet’s singular genius.

Author

STEPHAN KOJA is a curator at the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere in Vienna. His previous books include Gustav Klimt: Landscapes, available from Prestel.

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