Essential Monet

by Vanessa Potts

Essential Monet With a comprehensive introduction, Essential Monet looks in detail at all aspects of the artistic style of Monet, with detailed commentary on 120 of his works. Some of these are considered his most important pieces; while others may be less well-known, but they are all essential to his artistic and philosophical development.

Genres: Art, Reference, Nonfiction, Art History

256 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a huge fan of impressionist paintings and Monet is my favorite painter of all. My favorite work of his is "Poppy Field at Argenteuil", the painting of his son and wife walking past the field full of red poppies.
I first saw the painting in a catalog and I just love the red color of the poppies, I thought there were only two people walking in the front view but there were also two people at the rear view. I bought the poster along with the matching red frame and hung it on the wall of my bedroom along with Klimt's The Kiss. The painting gives me more reason to buy this book, to know more about Monet's works, and to be kept fascinated by them.
If you want to see the painting, click here

[Spats and Hats · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thoroughly enjoyable book. It is easy to read and understand, all the paintings are presented in chronological order, and it is not the least bit boring. I do wish that Vanessa Potts (the authoress) had also written books on artists such as Sir Alfred Munnings and Thomas Gainsborough.

[Valerie Blackburn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A favorite artist of mine. Monet and the impressionist movement are a very important time period. My favorite paintings of his are “The Picnic in the Grass, Women in The Garden, The Water Lillies, The Japanese Woman and Europe Bridge, St. Lazare Station.”

[Phillip · Rating 4 out of 5]

Purchased at Ballard Goodwill August 15, 2015

4.0 / 5.0

Nice Selection of Pictures but color Quality of prints is poor.

Good Explanatory texts located conveniently on same page as Print.

Informative short intro.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful book with some of the most intriguing art . I have always loved Monet and his works are some of the most beautiful in the world. I recommend this book to art lovers or just those who enjoy looking at some breathtaking masterpieces..

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Paintings = 5; text = 3