Contents:
Chronology
Introduction
Tools and materials for Impressionist painting
Understanding the art of Claude Monet
Glossary
Where to see paintings by Monet
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments and credits

Includes glossary, bibliographical references (p. 141) and index

Summary:
Most people's first experience of art is to admire the work of past masters. But how did our great artists achieve their effects? Choose their materials. Define their approach? In this innovative new art series, experienced artists of today use the work of some of their most famous forebears as a starting point for teaching techniques, methods, and skills. Monet's unique approach to painting allowed a new understanding of light, composition, and form. Learning how his paintings were conceived, constructed, and executed, and the theories behind impressionism can provide a new perspective on the world around us and how this can be portrayed in artistic terms. A source of practical inspiration for anyone interested in art, "Paint Like Monet" will allow you to take tips and lessons from one of the world's great masters and use this invaluable knowledge as a starting point to develop your own personal approach. ... Publisher description Summary:
Teaching techniques, methods, and skills of art, this book enables you to take tips and lessons from one of the world's great masters and to use this knowledge as a starting point to develop your own personal approach.