Claude Monet was a most important French Impressionist painter who created works of art that required painting out of doors for many hours at a time. Consequently he lost his vision at the end of his life. Learn about his art and life with MY HERO's curated showcase of hero content.
Enjoy the following paintings by Monet
Urban park setting favored by many Impressionists including Monet
"La Grenouillere" is French for the Frog Pond and was a most favorite spot for boating and family for many Impressionists.
Monet often painted his wife in a garden setting, and she was his most patient model.
Creating a Japanese garden at Giverny was the culmination of a lifelong goal for Monet, and this painting is one of many that he made in this location.
Early on in his career, Monet was a follower of the Barbizon School of Outdoor or Plein Air Painting, and this work shows his origins.
Haystacks were a subject explored many times by the painter Claude Monet, and he viewed them in all four seasons and at different times of the day.
Beautiful brushwork and symmetry in nature captured in a painting by Claude Monet
Enjoy the following stories about what makes Monet a hero
Story Written by a Middle School Student
Discussion Question and Activity
Impressionism was an art movement in the 19th century. Why do you think paintings that are over 150 years old continue to inspire viewers from all over the world? Research other Impressionist artists. Who impressed you and why? Share his or her story with MY HERO.
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Last edited 11/22/2019 2:16:38 AM by Shannon Luders-Manuel
