One of the youngest members of the French school of impressionism, Claude Monet is often considered the movement's founder and most loyal adherent. Discover the world of Monet, the work of other Impressionists masters, and Monet's paintings, his inspiration, and what we can learn from his art today. Paperback with lovely, full color illustrations of Monet's work and times, 32 Pages. Copyright 1997.

This little book is a great resource for a very reasonable price. Chapters include:

• The artist and his times: what the world was like in the late 1800's and the other artists of Monet's day.
• The artist's life: his youth and training, family and friends
• The artist's vision: what do the paintings tell us and how were they made?
• The artist's influence: how Monet and the Impressionists changed art throughout the world.