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Claude Monet: Water Lilies

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Claude Monet: Water Lilies by Ann Temkin and Nora Lawrence explores the artistic journey and influence of Claude Monet, focusing on his iconic Water Lilies series. This richly illustrated work delves into the techniques and inspirations behind Monet's masterpieces, highlighting their enduring impact on modern art and culture. The book provides insights into Monet's innovative approach to capturing the interplay of light and nature in his garden at Giverny.
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If you have an appreciation for Impressionist art and a fascination with Claude Monet's revolutionary approach to capturing natural beauty, you might enjoy this book. It delves into Monet's iconic water lily series, offering insights into his creative process and the impact of these works on the art world. Arts and culture enthusiasts will likely find the exploration of both historical context and artistic technique particularly engaging.

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A hardback edition of the popular MoMA Artist Series, with larger reproductions of Monet's classic artworks.

In 1955, The Museum of Modern Art became the first public collection in the United States to acquire one of Claude Monet's large-scale paintings of his Japanese-style pond and garden in Giverny, France. Today, works from this same series are among the most beloved pieces in the Museum's collection. These include the mural-sized triptych Water Lilies (1914-26) and a single panel painting, Water Lilies (1914-26), as well as The Japanese Footbridge (c. 1920-22) and Agapanthus (1914-26), depicting the majestic plants in the pond's vicinity.

This lively volume by Ann Temkin, the Chief Curator of Painting and Sculpture at MoMA, recounts the history of Monet's Water Lilies at the Museumβ€”including the destruction of two works in a fire in 1958β€”and underscores the paintings' resonance with the art and artists of the last half-century.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781633450431

Publisher: Museum of Modern Art

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 November 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Museum of Modern Art

Illustration: Illustrated in colour and duotone throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 56

About the Author

Ann Temkin is the The Marie-JosΓ©e and Henry Kravis Chief Curator of Painting and Sculpture at The Museum of Modern Art, New York.

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