Claude Monet - his art - your opinion?

[CountryWolf07]

If you are into art; How would you describe Monet's work when you view at them? What do you think about his work, what makes it so successful?

Here are some of his work:

http://images.easyart.com/i/prints/rw/lg/1/5/Claude-Monet-Waterlily-Pond--1899-15455.jpg

http://www.cs.nthu.edu.tw/~sheu/Images/Monet.jpg

http://www.artquotes.net/masters/monet/impression-sunrise-b.jpg

[Ginger's Mom]

I am not "into" art. I really do not know anything about it, however, when I saw the title of this thread I had to open it up. I love Claude Monet; he is my favorite artist. I think his works are peaceful, beautiful, calming and dreamy. I also like the Eduard Manet picture of Monet painting in his garden. Are you doing a report on him? What makes him so successful? I actually think he played to the aristocracy at the time of his painting. What makes his work so lasting? I think the dreamy quality (due to the way they were painted) that can help you to put yourself into the middle of his pictures.

[Edwina's Secretary]

I have always enjoyed Monet's work -- most of it anyway. I find his hay stacks and some of his water lilies boring.

He was considered radical at the time.

But, to me, it is his colors and that his paintings make me feel as much as see. As he lost his sight his colors became more washed out. It is the earlier, more vibrant work I most enjoy. I have a poster from an exhibit at the Art Institute in my bathroom. One of his garden paintings. It makes me feel what it was to be in that garden.

[Karen]

I do like his art, and the "impressionistic" part rather than trying to be exact and photorealistic. I think it does a better job conveying the mood and atmosphere of the time and place, and I love the rich colors. You can just about feel the humidity and smell the fragrance of the scene in the waterlillies paintings. Maybe that's only because I know what such a place smells like, dunno if that works for anyone else. But because it's the "impression" of the place, it seems more calming than a simple photograph would be.

Though, when I was a child, I wondered if he was simply very nearsighted (as I am) and was conveying exactly what he saw!

[Killearn Kitties]

What makes is so successful? I think the impressionists are the most accessible of artists. With such a visual art, it is easy to relate to the works.

Monet himself painted over a very long period of time, he lived long enough to see his art successful. I also think that the combination of colours he used, for example with some of the waterlillies, the combination of the greens, blues, and purples, is particularly beautiful.

[Marigold2]

I think he and Thomas Kincade were succesfull because they painted images that call to our sense of beauty and peace. Who would not want to live in one of Kincade's homes? Who would not want to walk along Monet's gardens? We understand their art and want to go to those enchanted places.

[Freedom]

Sorry, I much prefer the Dutch realists.

If I wanted to see the world as the Impressionists do, all I have to do is remove my glasses or contact lenses. :rolleyes: Why would anyone want to see the world like that? I don't get it.

[Barbara]

He's one of the greatest. Worldwide and in all periods.
The internet cannot do him justice. If you stand in Paris in front of one of the waterlily pictures you can just drown in the colours.
And while some of the colours may seem unrealistic when you see them in a book go out and try to look at nature in all different kinds of lights: early morning, dusk, sunset, clear light, hazy light and you'll find the realism in those pictures.

[cyber-sibes]

Monet is one of my favorite artists, too. The Impressionists sought to capture the effect of light & atmoshere, and his work does it beautifully. I love his color palette, it's so rich & vibrant. Seeing his paintings in museums is much more rewarding than looking at photos or posters - you get to see all the textures & qualities of his painting technique up close. I find his work inspiring - I want to climb right into his landscapes! :D

[Randi]

I really like his art, it so calming and aesthetic, and I love the colors he chose! I have a framed poster hanging in my dining room called Nympheas I got for my birthday.

[moosmom]

My favorite is Van Gogh. I also am fond of Peter Max from the 60's & 70's.

[catnapper]

I'm into art but never really cared for Monet. I do love his colors though. I understand why he was so famous and important. He was a leader in his time, breaking away from the realism that they all painted. Personally I think he needed eyeglasses and he painted what he saw, because thats what the world looks like to me without my glasses ;)

[kittycats_delight]

My favorite is Van Gogh. I also am fond of Peter Max from the 60's & 70's.

Just for you then Donna.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/PTCRAZY/Van-Gogh-for-Donna.jpg
I too love Van Gogh.

I am not too big on impressionists but out of them I prefer Renoir.

Donna I have this Van Gogh print. If you want it full sized I can do it for you.

Michelle

[cassiesmom]

http://www.artic.edu/artaccess/AA_Impressionist/images/Monet-train_med.jpg

I love Monet's work. The Art Institute of Chicago had a special show of his series paintings, and I saw it with an audio player - you walk through the show, listen to the program as you go, and you can hear more about the artist and the pictures. Impressionism is my favorite style of painting because it is easy to relate to.

http://www.artic.edu/artaccess/AA_Impressionist/images/Caillebotte_med.jpg
Caillebotte: Paris Street, Rainy Day -- this is my very favorite of all the paintings at the Art Institute of Chicago.

http://www.artic.edu/artaccess/AA_Impressionist/images/seurat_med.jpg
And Seurat: Sunday, La Grande Jatte -- this is a very well known painting at the Art Institute that I never get tired of looking at!

http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/citi/images/standard/WebMedium/WebImg_000003/1813_178609.jpg
Kitty Cats Delight, here is a Renoir for you.

[kittycats_delight]

http://www.artic.edu/artaccess/AA_Impressionist/images/Monet-train_med.jpg

I love Monet's work. The Art Institute of Chicago had a special show of his series paintings, and I saw it with an audio player - you walk through the show, listen to the program as you go, and you can hear more about the artist and the pictures. Impressionism is my favorite style of painting because it is easy to relate to.

http://www.artic.edu/artaccess/AA_Impressionist/images/Caillebotte_med.jpg
Caillebotte: Paris Street, Rainy Day -- this is my very favorite of all the paintings at the Art Institute of Chicago.

http://www.artic.edu/artaccess/AA_Impressionist/images/seurat_med.jpg
And Seurat: Sunday, La Grande Jatte -- this is a very well known painting at the Art Institute that I never get tired of looking at!

http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/citi/images/standard/WebMedium/WebImg_000003/1813_178609.jpg
Kitty Cats Delight, here is a Renoir for you.

hehehe Thanks. I have a few Renoir prints here. We actually have a nice little collection of prints we got in a series. I just have to get them framed. I have one Monet for my mom as she loves Monet. I will scan my favorite Renoir and try to find the print online of the Monet I gave my mom.

ETA: This is the Monet print I gave my mom.
http://images.easyart.com/imagecache/3/0/si-300225.jpg_maxdim-400_resize-yes.jpg

And this is one of my favorites by Renoir.
http://images.easyart.com/imagecache/2/1/si-213198.jpg_maxdim-400_resize-yes.jpg

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I like Monet, I think that his works evoke a lot of emotion, much like impressionistic music. I really like that movement. He's not my favorite artist, but Debussy, who is an impressionistic composer is my favorite composer (who interestingly enough was going to be an artist if not a composer).

[mina'smomma]

I love Claude Monet's work more than any other artist of his time. I can't really explain it, but everytime I view one of his brilliant art pieces I just feel I don't know touched inside. His work is what got me into liking art (although I can't draw a straight line to save my life). I like his use of color and serenity in his paintings and how he used feelings as well as sight in his work. To me its like you want to walk right into the paintings when you see them.

[Karen]

I love Claude Monet's work more than any other artist of his time. I can't really explain it, but everytime I view one of his brilliant art pieces I just feel I don't know touched inside. His work is what got me into liking art (although I can't draw a straight line to save my life). I like his use of color and serenity in his paintings and how he used feelings as well as sight in his work. To me its like you want to walk right into the paintings when you see them.

Have you been to Chicago to the Art Institute? The "Sunday at La Grande Jatte" is HUGE! and fills a wall, and is so different to see in person, rather than a wee small print in a book.

[RobiLee]

I don't know much about art but I do know that I like looking at it and Monet is one of my favorites. This is a really good thread and I have enjoyed hearing about and seeing other people's favorite artists. I'm going to have to make a trip up to the art museum in Columbus. I love to go there.

[Kfamr]

I don't think there's any artist I don't like. I enjoy artwork thoroughly, of all kinds.

My favorite artist of all times would have to be Salvador Dali.

[RICHARD]

Have to chime in.

Years ago there was a HUGE dandelion picture in one of the office in the building I worked in.

It was about 4x6 feet, oil on canvas.

One day, I stopped to look at the texture if the picture and was blown away!


After that I stopped looking at prints and photos of paintings.

To see the real 'art' in painting you have to see how it was done!

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At my job I havbe seen tons of prints in offices and I have always loved Van Gogh.

Ear or no ear. :eek:

[Pop Alexandra]

I always liked Monet though usually, I'm more of a modern art enthusiast.
I also had a chance to see some Monets up close while working at Artys Transit (https://artystransit.ca/en/museum/storage).