Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse, 3 Stars

Claude Monet 

This interesting documentary is based on an exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, England. I believe 'modern' is defined as post-1870 and the emphasis is on the use of light in art but also (obviously) the role of the garden.

It features Claude Monet, who is famous for his gardens at Giverny, France that he designed and planted. While planned, it is known for it's wild look, where varieties are paired with other 'unusual' flowers based more on colours and shapes rather than compatibility.

All of this is juxtaposed with more ordered garden layouts, such as many of those in England or Germany, and features some of the painters who painted them.

The film moves along well and is visually stunning. I enjoyed it and look forward to finding it again.