What others don't tell you about Monet's water lilies
In 1897, Monet finished his first painting of waterlilies and never stopped until his death, in 1926. 250 paintings in total, including a series of monumental canvases that led to his Grandes Decorations at the Musee de l'Orangerie in Paris these iconic works of art, have become a tired art historical cliche'. Here, Giovanni Aloi explains their historical context and true cultural importance.