Art Masters: Pierre-Auguste Renoir

By Thomas Stevens

Book Overview

This beautifully illustrated full-color hardback explores the life and work of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, alongside a selection of his best artwork.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir was one of the foremost Impressionist artists, known for his en plein air scenes of middle-class leisure. But Renoir's primary interest lay indoors, in depictions of sensuous female nudes and intimate domestic scenes, painted in a warm, bright palette.

This book explores the life and work of this leading light of Impressionism, showcasing his best-loved artwork alongside fascinating biographical detail. It also examines the development of his artistic practices, which began to diverge from many other Impressionist painters as he incorporated some elements of a classical style into his work.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Art Masters series brings together beautiful hardback monographs of some of the most significant artists in history, looking at their lives, techniques and inspirations, as well as presenting a lavish selection of their best work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1398850993
• ISBN13: 9781398850996
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Sirius Entertainment
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.4" x 11.5"