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Claude Monet: 1840-1926: Capturing the Ever-changing Face of Reality Hardcover – September 17, 2015

by Christoph Heinrich (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 951 ratings
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Hailed the “Prince of the Impressionists”, Claude Monet (1840-1926) transformed expectations for the purpose of paint on canvas. Defying the precedent of centuries, Monet did not seek to render only reality, but the act of perception itself. Working “en plein air” with rapid, impetuous brush strokes, he interrogated the play of light on the hues, patterns, and contours and the way in which these visual impressions fall upon the eye.

Monet's interest in this space “between the motif and the artist” encompassed too the ephemeral nature of each image we see. In his beloved water lily series, as well as in paintings of poplars, grain stacks, and the Rouen cathedral, he returned to the same motif in different seasons, different weather conditions, and at different times of the day, to explore the constant mutability of our visual environment.

This book offers the essential introduction to an artist whose works simultaneously reflected upon the purpose of a picture and the passage of time, and in so doing transformed irrevocably the story of art.

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    September 17, 2015
  6. Dimensions
    10.51 x 0.55 x 8.74 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    3836503999
  8. ISBN-13
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Christoph Heinrich studied art history, theater, and German literature in Vienna and Munich, receiving his doctorate for his work on the changing concept of the monument in contemporary art. From 1994 till 2007, he was employed at the Hamburger Kunsthalle, where he was appointed curator of the Galerie der Gegenwart in 1997. Since 2007, Heinrich has been working as the Modern and Contemporary art curator at the Denver Art Museum. He is the author of numerous books and articles on 20th-century and contemporary art.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taschen America Llc; Reissue edition (September 17, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 95 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3836503999
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3836503990
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.34 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.51 x 0.55 x 8.74 inches
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Helene
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful pictures and well told background of Claude Monet
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023
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I've been reading this book out loud to my mother. As I read I stop and embellish with my own thoughts. It's fun. We look at the pictures together. My mother is elderly.
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MJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2023
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Good summary of Monet's art work
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Zoe
5.0 out of 5 stars Very pretty coffee table book on Monet
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2022
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This order was a gift and was exactly what I hoped for! A detailed, but not too long, coffee table book on Monet's art work. It arrived quickly in excellent condition.
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Patty Cake
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful impressionist paintings!
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Beautiful, colorful impressionistic paintings depicted in this commemorative book. Monet, a true classic!
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Jonathan Davin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for Monet lovers!
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2021
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I bought it for a friend who happens to be a huge fan of Monet. She loved it, and I couldn’t see why she shouldn’t be. The printing details were great, and the paper felt premium. It made me want to collect this series just for leisure time.
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4.0 out of 5 stars It’s a nice book
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
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It comes slightly damaged but it’s still functional.
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4.0 out of 5 stars It’s a nice book
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Michael Frank
5.0 out of 5 stars Reproductions of Monet’s paintings is great
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2020
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Great reproductions and expertly written account of Monet and his life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely photos
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2020
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This book is a nice edition to my art book collection. The colorful photos and accompanying text is great.
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Karina
5.0 out of 5 stars Recomendado
Reviewed in Mexico on December 24, 2023
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El libro es bonito, las hojas y pastas, la calidad es buena. He comprado más libros de esta colección y súper bien.
Los recomiendo.
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CongeeK
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Canada on June 17, 2022
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Very great book with large size pictures and detailed illustrations. The quality of the book is also good with a fair price.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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Very great book with large size pictures and detailed illustrations. The quality of the book is also good with a fair price.
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Beatriz
5.0 out of 5 stars Eu amei
Reviewed in Brazil on November 12, 2021
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Ele é maravilhoso, me dei de presente porque sou admiradora das obras de Monet. Valeu muito a pena!
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Reviewed in Brazil on November 12, 2021
Ele é maravilhoso, me dei de presente porque sou admiradora das obras de Monet. Valeu muito a pena!
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Karl Volkhart König
5.0 out of 5 stars Muchas reproducciones muy logradas
Reviewed in Spain on January 23, 2024
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Gábor Ember
5.0 out of 5 stars The usual nice quality art book from Taschen
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2024
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This is a high quality hardcover, nicely binded book printed on slightly glossy paper. The text is informative and the images are beautiful but not too big, so not ideal as reference for your master copies. It is a lovely purchase for the price especially.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The usual nice quality art book from Taschen
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This is a high quality hardcover, nicely binded book printed on slightly glossy paper. The text is informative and the images are beautiful but not too big, so not ideal as reference for your master copies. It is a lovely purchase for the price especially.
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