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MONET
MASTERPIECE MONDAY - MEET THE ARTIST
Claude Monet was born November 14, 1840. He was a French painter and was one of the founders of the French Impressionism and one of the best known and loved painters of his era. Use the activities and links below to Explore More at Home about Claude Monet!
Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge--1897-1899
Claude Monet Self Portrait--1886
SCIENCE FUN
How was Monet kind of like a honeybee? This video explores how his vision problems gave Monet a unique “eye” for art.
Monet once said, “I must have flowers, always, always, always!” This project uses the science of chromatography to create beautiful paper flowers so you can also always have flowers!
GET OUTSIDE
Monet and other impressionists loved painting “En Plein Air”-- meaning painting outside to capture landscapes in their natural light. Follow the directions HERE and head outside to paint!
WATCH + LEARN
Join Katie as she enters the world of Monet’s paintings in this read aloud of “Katie and the Waterlily Pond.”
Take a leisurely stroll through Monet’s Gardens in Giverny, France as you follow along with this video tour of his property.
CREATE
Now it’s your turn to be an impressionist artist! Try these projects.
TAKE A TOUR
The National Gallery located in Washington DC has many on-line resources so you can learn more about Claude Monet!
Explore Monet’s Water Lily murals housed at the Musee de l’Orangerie in Paris through this virtual exhibit and tour.