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Series: Basic Art
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Monet
Explore the incomparable reach of the most beloved of impressionist masters, Claude Monet. Working en plein air, Monet's dappled renderings of the reality taking place "between the motif and the artist" emphasized the ephemeral moment and with it became eternal markers of burgeoning modernism.
About the Series: Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Art series features: A detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance. A concise biography. Approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions.
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Hailed as the "Prince of the Impressionists", Claude Monet (1840-1926) transformed expectations for the purpose of paint on canvas. Defying the precedent of centuries, Monet did not seek to render only reality, but the act of perception itself. Working "en plein air" with rapid, impetuous brush strokes, he investigated the play of light on hues, patterns, and contours, exploring how these visual impressions fall upon the eye.
Monet's interest in the space "between the motif and the artist" also encompassed the ephemeral nature of each image. In his beloved water lily series, as well as in paintings of poplars, grain stacks, and the Rouen cathedral, he returned to the same motif in different seasons, different weather conditions, and at various times of the day, to explore the constant mutability of our visual environment.
This book offers an essential introduction to an artist whose works simultaneously reflect on the purpose of a picture and the passage of time, transforming the story of art irrevocably.
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Monet by Christoph Heinrich has received praise for its comprehensive insight into the life and work of Claude Monet. The book is celebrated for its vibrant illustrations and accessible text, making it suitable for both enthusiasts and newcomers to Monet's art. Readers appreciate the depth of information paired with the visual allure, allowing a deeper appreciation of Monet's contributions to the Impressionist movement.
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ISBN: 9783836503990
Publisher: Taschen GmbH
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 August 2015
Country: Germany
Imprint: Taschen GmbH
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 260.0mm
Weight: 618g
Pages: 96
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Christoph Heinrich studied art history, theater, and German literature in Vienna and Munich, receiving his doctorate for his work on the changing concept of the monument in contemporary art. From 1994 till 2007, he was employed at the Hamburger Kunsthalle, where he was appointed curator of the Galerie der Gegenwart in 1997. Since 2007, Heinrich has been working as the Modern and Contemporary art curator at the Denver Art Museum. He is the author of numerous books and articles on 20th-century and contemporary art.
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