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Monet: 1840-1926: Capturing the Ever-changing Face of Reality

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Hailed the “Prince of the Impressionists”, Claude Monet (1840-1926) transformed expectations for the purpose of paint on canvas. Defying the precedent of centuries, Monet did not seek to render only reality, but the act of perception itself. Working “en plein air” with rapid, impetuous brush strokes, he interrogated the play of light on the hues, patterns, and contours and the way in which these visual impressions fall upon the eye.

Monet's interest in this space “between the motif and the artist” encompassed too the ephemeral nature of each image we see. In his beloved water lily series, as well as in paintings of poplars, grain stacks, and the Rouen cathedral, he returned to the same motif in different seasons, different weather conditions, and at different times of the day, to explore the constant mutability of our visual environment.

This book offers the essential introduction to an artist whose works simultaneously reflected upon the purpose of a picture and the passage of time, and in so doing transformed irrevocably the story of art.

About the series

Born back in 1985, the Basic Art Series has evolved into the best-selling art book collection ever published. Each book in TASCHEN’s Basic Art series features:

a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance

a concise biography

approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions


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About the Author

Christoph Heinrich studied art history, theater, and German literature in Vienna and Munich, receiving his doctorate for his work on the changing concept of the monument in contemporary art. From 1994 till 2007, he was employed at the Hamburger Kunsthalle, where he was appointed curator of the Galerie der Gegenwart in 1997. Since 2007, Heinrich has been working as the Modern and Contemporary art curator at the Denver Art Museum. He is the author of numerous books and articles on 20th-century and contemporary art.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars A dream of a book

l. · 15 December 2024

This is a most beautiful book on Monet. Plenty of interesting and informative text and lots of lovely colour photographs. This makes a superb gift or just a purchase for yourself. Good value too. A lovely addition for the art lover's library of books.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful

C.A. · 19 February 2025

Beautiful edition, quality print and informative text and content. It also looks great as a decoration book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book, great gift

E.M. · 13 October 2025

Lovely book, great gift

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book.

E.M. · 19 September 2025

Beautiful book with wonderful illustrations. If you are a Monet fan or just an art enthusiast this book comes highly reccomended. The pages are thick and a delight to hold and touch.

5.0 out of 5 stars good condition. good coffee table book

M.P. · 27 September 2025

great book

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent

t.p. · 9 October 2025

great book value for money

5.0 out of 5 stars The usual nice quality art book from Taschen

G.E. · 12 January 2024

This is a high quality hardcover, nicely binded book printed on slightly glossy paper. The text is informative and the images are beautiful but not too big, so not ideal as reference for your master copies. It is a lovely purchase for the price especially.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Touch to my coffee table

B.b.I.h.p.f.m.c.t.I.o.t.a.t.o.a.i.g.l.t.m.c.t.I.i.a.s.t.t.y.r.b.h.a.b.a.1.r. · 30 August 2024

Best books I have purchased, perfect subtle touch to my living room but has a big effect! 100% recommend it

bra och snabbt

M.K. · 25 January 2023

Jätte fin. bok

Güzel

k.o. · 1 October 2025

Güzel

Execelente calidad de impresión

A.H. · 1 June 2025

Execelente calidad ! Realmente vale la pena

Maravilhoso!!

M. · 16 June 2021

Linda coleção de obras de Monet e excelente biografia.

Great book

C. · 17 June 2022

Very great book with large size pictures and detailed illustrations. The quality of the book is also good with a fair price.

Monet: 1840-1926: Capturing the Ever-changing Face of Reality

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Monet: 1840-1926: Capturing the Ever-changing Face of Reality

Product ID: K3836503999
Condition: New

4.8

Monet: 1840-1926: Capturing the Ever-changing Face of Reality-0
Type: Hardcover

AED23163

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

This item qualifies for free delivery

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United Kingdom

At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

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BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

Hailed the “Prince of the Impressionists”, Claude Monet (1840-1926) transformed expectations for the purpose of paint on canvas. Defying the precedent of centuries, Monet did not seek to render only reality, but the act of perception itself. Working “en plein air” with rapid, impetuous brush strokes, he interrogated the play of light on the hues, patterns, and contours and the way in which these visual impressions fall upon the eye.

Monet's interest in this space “between the motif and the artist” encompassed too the ephemeral nature of each image we see. In his beloved water lily series, as well as in paintings of poplars, grain stacks, and the Rouen cathedral, he returned to the same motif in different seasons, different weather conditions, and at different times of the day, to explore the constant mutability of our visual environment.

This book offers the essential introduction to an artist whose works simultaneously reflected upon the purpose of a picture and the passage of time, and in so doing transformed irrevocably the story of art.

About the series

Born back in 1985, the Basic Art Series has evolved into the best-selling art book collection ever published. Each book in TASCHEN’s Basic Art series features:

a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance

a concise biography

approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions


Review

Select Guide Rating

About the Author

Christoph Heinrich studied art history, theater, and German literature in Vienna and Munich, receiving his doctorate for his work on the changing concept of the monument in contemporary art. From 1994 till 2007, he was employed at the Hamburger Kunsthalle, where he was appointed curator of the Galerie der Gegenwart in 1997. Since 2007, Heinrich has been working as the Modern and Contemporary art curator at the Denver Art Museum. He is the author of numerous books and articles on 20th-century and contemporary art.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars A dream of a book

l. · 15 December 2024

This is a most beautiful book on Monet. Plenty of interesting and informative text and lots of lovely colour photographs. This makes a superb gift or just a purchase for yourself. Good value too. A lovely addition for the art lover's library of books.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful

C.A. · 19 February 2025

Beautiful edition, quality print and informative text and content. It also looks great as a decoration book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book, great gift

E.M. · 13 October 2025

Lovely book, great gift

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book.

E.M. · 19 September 2025

Beautiful book with wonderful illustrations. If you are a Monet fan or just an art enthusiast this book comes highly reccomended. The pages are thick and a delight to hold and touch.

5.0 out of 5 stars good condition. good coffee table book

M.P. · 27 September 2025

great book

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent

t.p. · 9 October 2025

great book value for money

5.0 out of 5 stars The usual nice quality art book from Taschen

G.E. · 12 January 2024

This is a high quality hardcover, nicely binded book printed on slightly glossy paper. The text is informative and the images are beautiful but not too big, so not ideal as reference for your master copies. It is a lovely purchase for the price especially.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Touch to my coffee table

B.b.I.h.p.f.m.c.t.I.o.t.a.t.o.a.i.g.l.t.m.c.t.I.i.a.s.t.t.y.r.b.h.a.b.a.1.r. · 30 August 2024

Best books I have purchased, perfect subtle touch to my living room but has a big effect! 100% recommend it

bra och snabbt

M.K. · 25 January 2023

Jätte fin. bok

Güzel

k.o. · 1 October 2025

Güzel

Execelente calidad de impresión

A.H. · 1 June 2025

Execelente calidad ! Realmente vale la pena

Maravilhoso!!

M. · 16 June 2021

Linda coleção de obras de Monet e excelente biografia.

Great book

C. · 17 June 2022

Very great book with large size pictures and detailed illustrations. The quality of the book is also good with a fair price.

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