Haystacks and poplars, Gothic cathedrals and Venetian views. After exploring several of Monet's most prominent series, we finally turn to his beloved garden at Giverny.
Beautiful exploration of how Monet's garden became both subject and studio. The mosaic of light concept really captures how his layering technique mimicked water's depth and transparency. What's fascinat ing is how the garden itself was as carefully composed as his paintings, those planting schemes designed tomaximize visual impact of different hues basically turn the whole property into living art before it even hit the canvas.
Beautiful piece! The part about Monet convertig the adjacent field into a water garden with his pond is fascinating. It's wild that he basicaly engineered an entire ecosystem just to paint it for three decades. That "mosaic of light" technique with thin layers is probablyy why the paintings still feel so alive compared to other works from that era.
I have had the opportunity to visit Monet's home at Giverny - it was a bit crowded and touristy, but the beauty and authenticity of the place remain and it is easy to look past the immediate setting. I appreciated the experience because in one sense, it is "just" a garden (although a beautiful one), but then looking at Monet's art, you get to re-see and experience the same place through his eyes. I think his art is actually more beautiful than the place - maybe because it was his home, and he painted it with love.
We have yet to make it to Giverny but do wonder if it will be so overrun that it's better to enjoy it through his art!
I’ve also never been! I’d love to see it at least once, even if it’s crowded.
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Beautiful exploration of how Monet's garden became both subject and studio. The mosaic of light concept really captures how his layering technique mimicked water's depth and transparency. What's fascinat ing is how the garden itself was as carefully composed as his paintings, those planting schemes designed tomaximize visual impact of different hues basically turn the whole property into living art before it even hit the canvas.
Thank you so much! I totally agree - the garden was an art piece in itself
Beautiful piece! The part about Monet convertig the adjacent field into a water garden with his pond is fascinating. It's wild that he basicaly engineered an entire ecosystem just to paint it for three decades. That "mosaic of light" technique with thin layers is probablyy why the paintings still feel so alive compared to other works from that era.
I have had the opportunity to visit Monet's home at Giverny - it was a bit crowded and touristy, but the beauty and authenticity of the place remain and it is easy to look past the immediate setting. I appreciated the experience because in one sense, it is "just" a garden (although a beautiful one), but then looking at Monet's art, you get to re-see and experience the same place through his eyes. I think his art is actually more beautiful than the place - maybe because it was his home, and he painted it with love.
I'm so jealous that you've been! I'm sure it gives you an entirely new perspective on his art, having seen the garden.