Art Masters: Claude Monet - by Ann Sumner (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

This lavishly illustrated full-color hardback explores the life and work of French impressionist painter Claude Monet, alongside a selection of his best work.

Claude Monet's tranquil water-lily paintings and rural landscape scenes are among some of the most treasured artworks of the 19th and 20th centuries. Hailed as the 'Prince of Impressionism' for his pioneering role in the French artistic movement, Monet is widely recognized for his free brushstroke and experimentation with color and natural light.

In this beautifully illustrated book, Ann Sumner explores the life of this prodigious painter and the subjects that obsessed him: the cliffs of the Normandy coastline, the palazzos of Venice, the railway stations of Paris, the great edifice of Rouen Cathedral, and his beloved garden at Giverny.

Showcasing a selection of his best-loved and lesser-known paintings alongside fascinating biographic detail, this guide serves as a perfect introduction to Monet and the evolution of his iconic style.

ABOUT THE SERIES The Art Masters series brings together beautiful hardback monographs of some of the most significant artists in history, looking at their lives, techniques and inspirations, as well as presenting a lavish selection of their best work.

About the Author

Ann Sumner is the Head of Cultural Engagement at the University of Leeds and former director of the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, the first director of the Birmingham Museums Trust and previous Head of Fine Arts at the National Museum Wales. She held curatorial positions at the National Portrait Gallery, the Whitworth Art Gallery and Dulwich Picture Gallery. Ann is the author or co-author of numerous titles, including Sisley in England and Wales (with Christopher Riopelle) and Colour and Light: Fifty Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Works at the National Museum of Wales.