Monet: Colour Library

by John House

This series acts as an introduction to key artists and movements in art history. Each title contains 48 full-page colour plates, accompanied by extensive notes, and numerous comparative illustrations in colour or black and white, a concise introduction, select bibliography and detailed source information for the images. Monographs on individual artists also feature a brief chronology.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

John Peter Humphrey House was a British art historian and lecturer.

You may be looking for John C. House, American poet and novelist

John House was the doyen of historians of impressionism. Far from being lightweight or ingratiating, the impressionists were revealed in House's writings as sharp observers of social change; instead of being a self-contained movement, they were shown to be clever negotiators of artistic conventions and institutions. As well as playing an essential role in transforming the academic study of this period, House presided over the development of its public appreciation through the spectacular exhibitions that he curated.

Reviews

[Laura Talley · Rating 5 out of 5]

The short biography of Monet included are illustrations of some of his works with the date they were painted and brief descriptions.
He really was a starving artist for years and moved frequently.
Even though this book is brief it is packed with information

[The_J · Rating 4 out of 5]

The glorious confluence of genius and profligate creation.

[Alejandro Teruel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice quick reference guide to Monet´s biography and paintings. It includes a representative selection of good quality for value albeit small reproductions in color.

[Suzan Poisner · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lots of great photos, but the writing was sloppy and uninspiring.