{"product_id":"9788415715047","title":"Painting from the garden","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePainting from the Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume captures the essence of the conversations Claude Monet held in 1922 with the Goncourt Prize-winning writer Marc Elder at his iconic home and garden in Giverny. Through these pages, the reader gains access to the direct voice of the Impressionist master as he reflects on his creative process, his relationship with nature, and his obsession with capturing light. A brief yet intense work that unveils the vital and artistic philosophy of one of history’s most influential painters, offering an intimate and revealing look at his legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book reconstructs the talks that Claude Monet granted to the writer Marc Elder in 1922, within the setting of his famous Giverny garden. In them, the painter sets forth his ideas on art, visual perception, and nature as an inexhaustible source of inspiration. Throughout these pages, Monet breaks down his working method, the importance of direct observation, and his constant search for changing light. The conversation thus becomes a unique testimony on the development of his masterpieces, such as the water lilies series, and on the profound connection between his daily life and his artistic output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClaude Monet’s creative process and his Impressionist painting technique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between art and nature, with the garden as a visual laboratory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe perception of light, color, and time in plein air painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the artist as a tireless observer of his immediate surroundings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe historical and cultural context of early 20th-century France.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at art lovers, especially those interested in Impressionism and the figure of Claude Monet. It will also be of great value to art history students, visual artists, and any curious reader who wishes to know a genius's personal vision of his own work. It is essential reading for those seeking an intimate and documented approach to the creative process of one of the great masters of painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to the words and thoughts of Claude Monet in his final years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep understanding of the artistic philosophy of Impressionism from the voice of its greatest representative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique historical testimony regarding the creation of the water lilies series and the Giverny garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and personal view of the artist, removed from conventional academic analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief yet substantial read that enriches the appreciation of Monet’s work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Claude Monet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Casimiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Arts, art theory, art styles and design: Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, literary essays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: History\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 81 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a carefully crafted edition that rescues a fundamental testimony for understanding Monet’s work from a personal and direct perspective. The brevity of the text does not detract from the depth of the painter’s reflections, which are presented with a clarity that illuminates his creative process. It is a valuable reference work for both specialists and enthusiasts, offering a privileged window into the mind of an artist who transformed the history of painting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CASIMIRO LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407395512667,"sku":"9788415715047","price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841571504.jpg?v=1781854425","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415715047","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}