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Claude Monet
For Monet, the act of creation was always a painful struggle. His obsession with capturing the effects of lighting in nature was much more intense than that of his contemporaries. In his words: "Skills come and go ... art is always the same: a transposition of nature that requires as much determination as sensibility. I strive and struggle against the sun ... I might as well paint it with gold and precious stones."
200 pages, ebook
First published June 1, 2011
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November 12, 2022
I invested my time into reading about something I never [not even once in my life] read about before - which is ART. Did I have fun? Read the whole review to find out.
First off I’d like to point out how there’s not a single painting by Claude Monet that I didn't like. All of them are such perfections. The incredible display of sunlight in [Haystacks at Giverny in Muted Sunlight - 1889] the third picture sent a sweet, calming vibe to my heart.
Now, about the painter himself. Because Monet wasn’t a psychopath, his life events weren’t really that interesting to read through. But this book helped me to know the basics about the art world [even though there’s still so much left to learn] This book was a good step into it. My interest in art is at its all time peak, so I’m trying to consume as many art books as I can while it lasts.
Swipe left to see my favorite paintings by Claude Monet.
First off I’d like to point out how there’s not a single painting by Claude Monet that I didn't like. All of them are such perfections. The incredible display of sunlight in [Haystacks at Giverny in Muted Sunlight - 1889] the third picture sent a sweet, calming vibe to my heart.
Now, about the painter himself. Because Monet wasn’t a psychopath, his life events weren’t really that interesting to read through. But this book helped me to know the basics about the art world [even though there’s still so much left to learn] This book was a good step into it. My interest in art is at its all time peak, so I’m trying to consume as many art books as I can while it lasts.
Swipe left to see my favorite paintings by Claude Monet.
February 14, 2024
yes i read this. claude monet <3
July 24, 2019
Forever and always my favorite painter.
I adore Impressionism.
And this book is a good look into Monet’s life, inspirations and ambitions.
Ahhh... to paint like that!
Highly recommended for anyone who’s interested in but as yet knows little or nothing about Monet.
Nicely written, easy style.
I adore Impressionism.
And this book is a good look into Monet’s life, inspirations and ambitions.
Ahhh... to paint like that!
Highly recommended for anyone who’s interested in but as yet knows little or nothing about Monet.
Nicely written, easy style.
February 22, 2024
“-but art remains the same: it is the free and emotional interpretation of nature.”
October 10, 2015
I was shocked to discover that Monet had a very positive outlook on life and his fellow artists were critical of it. I think you must be positive as an artist, otherwise the effort required to create would not be able to be sustained. Really great read!
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