[Anness Publishing] • An expert and detailed account of the painter Claude Monet, one of the key founders of the Impressionist movement and arguably the most influential painter of modern times • An insightful biography tells the story of his life, the historical context of society at the time, and his relationships with Renoir, Sisley and Manet • Features a beautiful gallery of all Claude Monet’s most significant works accompanied by in-depth analysis of his style and technique, stunningly illustrated with 500 beautiful images • Explores his relationship with the traditional art world and his courageous rejection of it, choosing to establish a new form of art The first half of this impressive book is a review of the life of Claude Monet and the development of his talents. It follows his early experiences and artistic education, as well as his personal life, financial difficulties and marriages, shedding light on why Monet became the painter he did. The second half i