The Life and Works of Monet A Detailed Exploration of the Artist, His Life and Context, with 500 Images That Represent His Artistic Achievements

"A founder and pioneer of the art movement which became known as Impression, Claude Monet was one of the most influential and famous painters of the 19th and early 20th centuries. His insistence on challenging the traditional ways of painting changed the way the world viewed the purpose of art, and his work continues to be appreciated by a vast audience."--Jacket.