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Taking readers to Monet's private gardens at Giverny--the subject of many of his finest landscape paintings--this collection of beautifully evocative modern photos depicts how the appearance of Giverny changes over the course of all four seasons. An informative text accompanies 35 photos and illustrations. ... Read more

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This stunning series provides a vivid picture of the lives and works of some of the world's greatest artists and their influence on the world of art. The books include: new editions feature a fresh design and revised text to make the stories and art more accessible to younger readers; examples of the artists' work at various stages of their career; photographs and portraits which illustrate the artists' life story; and, time line with key dates in history linked to the artists' life, which provides further context for the readers. ... Read more

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An exploration of the world of Monet and his fellow Impressionists, portrayed through contemporary letters and comments, sketches, rare photographs and cartoons. ... Read more

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wonderful guide to monet for any level of interest
This is a tremendous, large book -- about 12 inches by 15.A thoughtful introduction places Monet within the context of the artistic world, followed by 47 two-page spreads in chronological order -- on the right hand side of each a fine color reproduction and on the left a few paragraphs that are well-written, with information about Monet's life at the time and insightful remarks about the techniques used as well as the picture's significance to Monet and to the art world.

I learned a lot reading this book, and not just about Monet.I also came to appreciate the artist even more than I had before, and feel better able to articulate why he was important.I loved this book and will seek out more in the series or by this author.

Highly recommended. ... Read more

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An exploration of the life and work of Claude Monet, designed for nine-year-olds with special educational needs. The title is part of the "Take-Off!" series which is aimed at children who are struggling to achieve the levels of literacy expected for their age. The books chosen have been based on best-selling titles within existing Heinemann Library series and meet all Key Stage 2 requirements for the subject area. The National Literacy Strategy emphasizes that children with special educational needs should work, wherever possible, with their peers within the Literacy Hour. The aim is to use structured, intensive teaching to enable as many children as possible to work at the appropriate level for their age. ... Read more