Claude Monet - Beach at Trouville

Pub. Date: October 2001. Publisher: Penguin Group (USA). Format: Paperback, 32pp. Sales Rank: 48,592. Age Range: 5 to 9.

When one hears the word Impressionism, the French painter Claude Monet springs to mind. He was one of the first painters who used natural light and color in an attempt to capture the essence of a scene. With this technique, Impressionism was born and it was quite revolutionary in the art world of the 1860's. Impressionist paintings are primarily landscapes; this flew in the face of convention because art had always been created indoors and depicted historical subjects. Readers will learn about the...

Gr 5-8-These series titles consider each artist in the context of the era in which he lived. Following a quick introduction to the man's creative achievements, each book covers aspects of his life and career in two-page spreads. The well-captioned visuals include photos, maps, and reproductions of artwork by the artist or other painters that served as inspiration. A time line at the bottom of alternating pages takes readers through key dates, while sidebars and occasional spreads provide historical...