Here is the synopsis of our sample research paper on Monet: Two Paintings. Have the paper e-mailed to you 24/7/365.
Essay / Research Paper Abstract
A 4 page paper which examines two of Monet’s paintings: The
Bridge Over the Water-Lily Pond (1899) and The Bridge at Argenteuil (1874).
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Page Count:
4 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAmonet2.rtf
Buy This Term Paper »
Unformatted sample text from the term paper:
most influential painters in the history of art as he created the term and the technique known as Impressionism. While he painted many pictures of nature, the following paper examines
only two of his numerous works. The paintings examined are The Bridge Over the Water-Lily Pond (1899) and The Bridge at Argenteuil (1874). The Bridge Over the Water-Lily
Pond (1899) When we view this painting we see what Monet was most known for, that being lilies. It is a beautiful water scene that is alive with color,
yet hidden somewhat by shadows. Interestingly enough, it was this, and many other paintings, which were inspired by a garden he grew: "Monet settled at Giverny where he created a
magnificent garden. This garden was the inspiration for most of his later work and inspired the series Water Lilies and the Japanese Bridge (begun in 1899)" (MacDonald 1999). In many
ways this provides us with a background to the painting, illustrating that it was a locale that was very personal to Monet and also an environment that was likely incredibly
meditative and inspirational. With that information in mind we can see the picture for many things. We can observe his use of rich colors and sense a serenity involved.
We see the moist and secretive environment and truly gain a feel for the garden and the water which abounds in the painting. It is, in essence, an incredibly lush
and colorful painting. The Bridge at Argenteuil (1874) This particular painting has none of the water lilies that one usually associates with Monet. This is perhaps expected when
we note that this painting is from his earlier days, prior to his garden construction. One critic indicates that, "the glow of light produced by pure and unmixed colour pervades
...