Monet's Impressions

Monet's Impressions Words and Pictures by Claude Monet, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

In this lovely picture book, a full-spread picture of a Monet's painting is opposite simple words that describe the picture as well as Impressionistic painting. These short phrases are culled from Monet's letters to family and friends. For example, the words "setting gloriously" (referring to the sun) are opposite a stunning picture of a sunset. The last pages identify where the painting is located, what type of painting, when painted, etc. A great way to introduce young children and even older children to beautiful art.