Claude Monet Was Half Honeybee

The video explores the unique vision of Claude Monet, focusing on how his cataracts affected his perception of color and his art. Monet's cataracts filtered out blue and red light, enhancing yellowness, which influenced his paintings. After surgery, Monet could see ultraviolet light, altering his perception further. The video highlights the intersection of art and science, showing how Monet's work transcended reality through his unique vision.

What unique characteristic did Claude Monet have that affected his perception of color?

What did Paul Cézanne mean when he remarked on Monet's eye?

How did Monet's cataracts influence the colors he perceived in his paintings?

In what way did Monet's vision change after he had his cataract surgery?

What does VS Ramachandran suggest about the purpose of art, and how does this relate to Monet's work?