painting, french

Commentary and reproductions of Monet's works that include 65 color plates, (36 with fold-out pages for added width), and 20 black and white illustrations.

Presents the catalogue for an exhibition of Impressionist paintings that appear to be rapid transcriptions of shifting objects but were considered finished by their creators, featuring works by Monet, Renoir, Degas, and others; and includes essays that discuss the making, signing, exhibiting, and marketing of such works.

Discusses the life and work of early twentieth-century Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso, who founded the movement known as Cubism, and contains prints of several of his pieces including those from both his rose and blue periods.

A brief biography of the artist accompanies color reproductions and analyses of fifteen of his works.

Discusses the life, works, and lasting influence of Impressionist Claude Monet.

Provides information about the life and work of French Impressionist artist Claude Monet, discussing his family and friends, as well as his career as a painter which he continued until his death in 1926 at the age of eighty-six.

Tells the story of nineteenth-century artist Henri Rousseau and the fantastic dream that led to his most famous paintings. Includes reproductions of his work.

Simple text and bright illustrations describe the work of French painter, Henri Matisse, particularly his joyful use of color.

When painter Magritte buys a playful--and magical--hat, his painting enjoys a burst of creativity. Inspired by the art of French surrealist painter Ren? Magritte.