Delphi Collected Works of Claude Monet (Illustrated)

Book excerpt: A founder of French Impressionist painting and the most prolific practitioner of the movement's philosophy of expressing one's perceptions before nature, Claude Monet created a large body of works, developing his own method of producing repeated studies of the same motif in a series, whilst changing canvases with the shift in light. Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents over 500 paintings of the Impressionist master. For all art lovers, this stunning collection offers a beautiful feast of images by one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. (Version 2) Features: * over 500 paintings, indexed and arranged in chronological order * special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information * beautiful 'detail' images, allowing you to explore Monet's celebrated works * numerous images relating to Monet’s life and works * learn about the history of the Impressionists and the celebrated works that shaped the art movement in the detailed biography THE FRENCH IMPRESSIONISTS by Camille Mauclair * hundreds of images in stunning colour - highly recommended for tablets, iPhone and iPad users, or as a valuable reference tool on eReaders Please visit: www.delphiclassics.com for more information and to browse our range of titles. CONTENTS: The Highlights LUNCHEON ON THE GRASS SELF PORTRAIT WITH A BERET THE TERRACE AT SAINTE-ADRESSE WOMEN IN THE GARDEN BATHERS-AT-LA-GRENOUILLÈRE ON THE BANK OF THE SEINE, BENNECOURT THE MAGPIE POPPIES BLOOMING WOMAN WITH A PARASOL IMPRESSION, SUNRISE GARE SAINT LAZARE, ARRIVAL OF A TRAIN IN THE WOODS AT GIVERNY BLANCHE HOSCHEDÉ HAYSTACKS, (SUNSET) ROUEN CATHEDRAL, FAÇADE (SUNSET) BRIDGE OVER A POND OF WATER LILIES HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT, LONDON WATER LILIES THE GRAND CANAL, VENICE NYMPHEAS THE ROSE-WAY IN GIVERNY The Paintings THE PAINTINGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER ALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGS The Biography THE FRENCH IMPRESSIONISTS by Camille Mauclair Please visit: www.delphiclassics.com for more information