Claude Monet: The Magician of Colour (Color) (Adventures in Art) [CD-ROM] [CD-ROM]

Stephan Koja (Author), Katja Miksovsky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1998

An interactive CD-ROM which introduces the life and work of Claude Monet (1840-1926). The features include info-functions and a toolbox which enables the reader to call up information on any of the paintings and look closely at details. There is also a puzzle and a guessing game.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 3 Up--Koja and Miksovsky begin with Monet's early years in Le Havre and move through his life and art in straightforward, chronological order. Drawings, paintings, and photographs enliven the text. Kutschbach's focus is on a group of artists who only came together for a short time, although their influence has lasted much longer. Here, the layout bounces and swirls on the page, with the text changing color, direction, and style. This sometimes makes the narrative difficult to follow. While Klee and Kandinsky are well known artists in this group, the book also brings in the women who were part of the movement. It is a wonderful group to explore. Children should relish learning about artists who freed color and form from reality to intensify its expressive power. One unifying feature of both books is the excellent color reproductions of the artwork. These books are very different, but both will be welcome additions to art collections.

Judith Gloyer, Milwaukee Public Library

Copyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Language Notes

Text: English
Original Language: German --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• CD-ROM
• Publisher: Prestel Publishing (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3791319884
• ISBN-13: 978-3791319889
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,894,541 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Don't Miss Monet!, February 18, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Claude Monet: The Magician of Colour (Adventures in Art) (Hardcover)

I believe everyone should enjoy this wonderful book , full of wonderful illustrations and details about the beautiful art of impressionism. Few words can describe the artistry and talent of this book, and I believe it should be a classic experienced and read by all.