4 articles tagged with "Claude Monet"
Claude Monet painted his Water Lilies series over 30 years with increasingly failing eyesight. Discover the story of Giverny, how cataracts changed his palette, what the final monumental panels at the Orangerie represent, and why the series is considered a bridge between Impressionism and Abstract Expressionism.
Claude Monet spent the last three decades of his life painting the pond at Giverny. This guide covers why he built the garden, how cataracts changed his palette, what the giant Orangerie panels actually look like in person, and why the Water Lilies series is considered one of modern painting's great achievements.
Discover how Claude Monet created Impressionism, built the legendary Giverny garden, and produced 250+ Water Lily paintings that permanently changed how we see light, color, and the natural world.
Discover how Impressionist painters revolutionized art through light, color, and broken brushwork. Learn to recognize key techniques from Monet, Renoir, Degas, and more.