? An expert and detailed account of the painter Claude Monet, one of the key founders of the Impressionist movement and arguably the most influential painter of modern times ? An insightful biography tells the story of his life, the historical context of society at the time, and his relationships with Renoir, Sisley and Manet ? Features a beautiful gallery of all Claude Monet?s most significant works accompanied by in-depth analysis of his style and technique, stunningly illustrated with 500 beautiful images ? Explores his relationship with the traditional art world and his courageous rejection of it, choosing to establish a new form of art The first half of this impressive book is a review of the life of Claude Monet and the development of his talents. It follows his early experiences and artistic education, as well as his personal life, financial difficulties and marriages, shedding light on why Monet became the painter he did. The second half is a gallery of more than 300 of his works with analysis of each painting. Paintings are reproduced from all phases of his career, including when he lived at Argenteuil, where some of the most famous impressionist works were created. This extraordinary book is an essential volume for anyone wanting to learn more about this fascinating and ground-breaking artist, and to study his greatest works in one beautiful collection. About the Author: Susie Hodge has an MA in the History of Art by Research from the University of London. She has taught part-time for 15 years in secondary, further and higher education on subjects including Art & Design, History, Science and RE. As an author and illustrator, Susie has written over thirty books for children and adults, on many subjects including history, art, design and science. She has written articles, booklets and websites for The V&A, The Museum of London, Tate and The Royal Academy, as well as giving talks from businesses and university students on art in history.