Monet's Impressions [Hardcover]

The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Creator)

Book Description

Grade Level: P and up

Throughout his life, Claude Monet wrote and spoke about his art. This elegant book pairs spectacular reproductions of some of his most important paintings with his own words to create a uniquely personal look at the work of one of the worlds most renowned artists. The poetic text introduces readers to the Impressionists' goal of capturing a fleeting moment and makes this an art book perfect for the young and the young at heart.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Similar in format and concept to Vincent’s Colors (2005), this handsome volume pairs paintings by Claude Monet with short phrases from his personal letters as well as articles in which he was quoted. Varied in mood and subject matter, the vivid paintings are beautifully reproduced on the heavy, white pages, while on facing pages, pithy phrases offer either a brief accompaniment to each picture or a starting place for conversations between adults and children reading the book together. The book gives a sense of the artist’s purpose, style, and range. Although in the full-page reproductions the artworks have been cropped to fit the book’s format, each painting can be found in full, though in miniature, in the book’s closing pages, along with its name, medium, date, and location as well as the source of the quote that appears with it in the book. Produced by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this is a fine, early introduction to Monet’s paintings. Grades K-3. --Carolyn Phelan

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SHELFTALKER: PW S CHILDREN S BOOKSELLER S BLOG
This slender, yummy book is something to spend time with.

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
\\\"...[S]imple, stunning ...One can imagine a variety of classroom uses for this lovely book.\\\"

LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION
\\\"Writing teachers could use the book to demonstrate the appropriateness of word accompanying picture.\\\"

BOOKLIST
...this is a fine, early introduction to Monet s paintings.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; First Edition, First Printing edition (August 19, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811870561
• ISBN-13: 978-0811870566
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #222,311 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #44 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Crafts & Music > Art > Painting

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Kids of All Ages!, June 25, 2010

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Mary A Nation (Colusa, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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I am using this book and others in the Metropolitan Museum of Art series to introduce wonderful works of art to a small group of Native American children.
They are a perfect source to open their eyes to a world of art they had never before experienced. Highly recommend them! (The adults are loving them too!)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book, February 3, 2011

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Beautiful pictures of Monet's paintings. Even had some that I and my oldest son's art teacher had not seen before. The snow one is incredible. Great way to introduce impressionist painting to children.