Monet Cathedrals: An Object d'Art Book - Hardcover

Edward Leffingwell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1402748558 ISBN 13: 9781402748554

Publisher: Sterling, 2007

Synopsis

Claude Monets thematic cycle of paintings of the Rouen Cathedral is one of the most famous art series of all time. These masterworks captured the changing play of light and shadow on different areas of the cathedral throughout the day, from early morning to nightfall. Here they are, side by side, so that the brilliance of Monets achievement, with its beautiful palette and exquisite framing, shines through.

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Product Description

Monet Cathedrals (Objet D'art Book) [Hardcover] Edward Leffingwell (Author)

Synopsis

This work is an introduction to an ingeniously designed collection of accordion-style books, each focusing on a thematic series of paintings by one of the world's greatest masters - and illuminating the artist's true intentions when creating that special body of work. Each volume folds out: one side showcases eight panels of large colour reproductions, while the other features an essay by a noted art historian that provides expert background on the paintings, along with reproductions of additional works in the series. Claude Monet's thematic cycle of paintings of the Rouen Cathedral is one of the most famous art series of all time. Here they are, side by side, so that the brilliance of Monet's achievement, with its beautiful palette and exquisite framing, shines through.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sterling
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1402748558
• ISBN 13: 9781402748554
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 8