Claude Monet: Magician of Color
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Now available in paperback, this beautifully illustrated biography is the perfect introduction to Monet's artistic achievements. How did Monet's childhood at the seaside influence his art? Why was he so fascinated with water lilies? And why are his paintings still so popular? These and other questions are answered in this lively biography that features exquisite reproductions and an accessible and engaging text. As they learn how the artist employed light and color to magical effect, young readers will develop an understanding of Impressionism's basic principles and Monet's singular genius. AGES: 8 to 12 AUTHOR: Stephan Koja is a curator at the Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere in Vienna. His previous books include Gustav Klimt: Landscapes, available from Prestel. SELLING POINTS: . PERFECT FOR children with a love of art and picture books. . LEARN ABOUT A MASTER ARTIST with this accessible, beautiful introduction to the work of Claude Monet, one of the most beloved painters worldwide.
Author: Stephan Koja
Format: Paperback, 32 pages, 280mm x 240mm
Published: 2023, Prestel, Germany
Genre: Children's General Interest & Leisure
Description
Now available in paperback, this beautifully illustrated biography is the perfect introduction to Monet's artistic achievements. How did Monet's childhood at the seaside influence his art? Why was he so fascinated with water lilies? And why are his paintings still so popular? These and other questions are answered in this lively biography that features exquisite reproductions and an accessible and engaging text. As they learn how the artist employed light and color to magical effect, young readers will develop an understanding of Impressionism's basic principles and Monet's singular genius. AGES: 8 to 12 AUTHOR: Stephan Koja is a curator at the Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere in Vienna. His previous books include Gustav Klimt: Landscapes, available from Prestel. SELLING POINTS: . PERFECT FOR children with a love of art and picture books. . LEARN ABOUT A MASTER ARTIST with this accessible, beautiful introduction to the work of Claude Monet, one of the most beloved painters worldwide.
Claude Monet: Magician of Color