Monet: The Father of Impressionism--His Life in Paintings

This volume, one in a series of lavishly illustrated paperback books on major artists and their works, tells the story of Monet. From a look at the artist's life and times, to the historical and social context in which he worked, to an analysis of his masterpieces, this is a vital visual resource with more than 300 superb full-color illustrations. The fact-based text is aimed at the general reader, and makes the series perfect for art-history students and art lovers of all ages.