Claude Monet: The Father of Impressionism
Chapters
- 1. A Comprehensive Biography
- 2. The Harbor City: Le Havre and the Sea
- 3. The Caricaturist
- 4. Meeting Eugène Boudin: The Turning Point
- 5. First Steps in Oil Painting
- 6. Paris Beckons
- 7. Algeria: An Interlude of Light
- 8. Return to Paris and Artistic Networks
- 9. The Forest of Fontainebleau
- 10. A Vision Crystallizes
- 11. The Café Guerbois Circle
- 12. Technical Innovations and Artistic Philosophy
- 13. Women of Impressionism: Overlooked Voices
- 14. The Salon Rejections and Alternative Spaces
- 15. Personal Struggles and Artistic Persistence
- 16. The Eve of War
- 17. War and Exile
- 18. The Commune and Return
- 19. The Historic Exhibition of 1874
- 20. Public Reception and Critical Response
- 21. Diverse Voices and International Perspectives
- 22. Evolution and Expansion
- 23. Legacy of the Breakthrough Years
- 24. Camille Doncieux: First Love and Muse
- 25. Marriage and Temporary Stability
- 26. The Death of Camille
- 27. Alice Hoschedé: A Complex Partnership
- 28. Fatherhood and Family Dynamics
- 29. Friendships: The Impressionist Brotherhood
- 30. Literary Friendships and Intellectual Circles
- 31. Women Friends and Supporters
- 32. The Private Man
- 33. Love in Later Life
- 34. The Human Cost of Genius
- 35. The Foundation: Early Techniques and Influences
- 36. Color Theory and Practice
- 37. Brushwork: From Description to Expression
- 38. Series Paintings: Repetition as Exploration
- 39. The Path to Abstraction
- 40. Technical Innovations and Materials
- 41. The Role of Memory and Synthesis
- 42. Influence of Japanese Art
- 43. Consistency Within Change
- 44. Technical Mastery and Spiritual Quest
- 45. Legacy of Innovation
- 46. Creating Paradise: The Early Years
- 47. The Clos Normand: A Painter's Garden
- 48. The Water Garden: East Meets West
- 49. The Garden as Laboratory
- 50. The Studios: Extending the Canvas
- 51. The Social Life of Giverny
- 52. The Garden at War
- 53. The Late Years: Garden as Cosmos
- 54. Environmental Philosophy
- 55. The Garden's Influence
- 56. Preservation and Legacy
- 57. The Total Artwork
- 58. The Burden of Poverty
- 59. Critical Hostility and Misunderstanding
- 60. The Struggle for Artistic Vision
- 61. Mental Health Struggles
- 62. Physical Challenges: The Battle with Cataracts
- 63. Financial Success: From Poverty to Prosperity
- 64. Recognition and Honor
- 65. Personal Triumphs
- 66. The Triumph of Persistence
- 67. Legacy of Struggle
- 68. Transforming the Art World
- 69. The Path to Abstraction
- 70. Global Reach and Cultural Impact
- 71. Influence on Other Arts
- 72. Environmental Consciousness
- 73. Democratizing Art
- 74. Museums and Collections
- 75. Contemporary Relevance
- 76. Educational Impact
- 77. Philosophical Implications
- 78. Preserving the Legacy
- 79. An Endless Legacy
- 80. Understanding Monet's Technique: A Visual Guide for General Readers
- 81. The Wider Circle: Voices Often Unheard
- 82. Monet's World: Historical Context