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Tom Parsons / Hardcover / Published 1996
From Horn Book
Twelve two-page chapters introduce each artist's life and work.
The first section briefly covers childhood. Others introduce topics
such as the influence of travel and other artists, favorite subjects
to paint, and work in media other than paint. Liberal use of reproductions
with detailed captions and some critical commentary add appeal.
Glos., ind. -- Copyright © 1997 The Horn Book, Inc. All rights
reserved.
From the Publisher
The Art for Young People Series is a wonderful way for children
to get to know the people behind the paintings. Through colorful
narrative, pictures, maps, photos, and more, kids will discover
that art is an exciting and interesting way to explore the world.
Pierre Auguste Renoir was celebrated for his lively, joyful style
depicted in scenes like Parisian parties and picnics on a riverbank.
Laugh with Renoir and his friends after a festive lunch, in Luncheon
of the Boating Party, and spin around with Pierre's brother, in
Dance at Bougival. Roam the countryside thanks to a new invention
of the time--the portable easel. See the French mountains near
L'Estaque through the eyes of the artist and his contemporary
Paul Cezanne, as they sat side by side rendering the landscape
before them in their own unique styles. Kids will become a part
of Renoir's world, learning both about his art and the man who
created it.
Synopsis
The Art for Young People series is a wonderful way for children
to get to know the people behind the paintings. Through colorful
narrative, pictures, maps, photos and more, kids will discover
that art is an exciting and interesting way to explore the world.
Pierre Auguste Renoir was celebrated for his lively, joyful style
depicted in scenes like Parisian parties and picnics on a riverbank.
Kids will become part of Renoir's world, learning both about his
art and the man who created it. Full color. Young Adult.
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Douglas W. Druick, et al / Hardcover / Published 1997
Synopsis
Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) is one of the best-loved French Impressionists.
In this new volume in the Artists in Focus series, Douglas Druick
shows 40 of Renoir's works from the Art Institute of Chicago's
collection, all reproduced in full color, with numerous comparison
illustrations, quotations from the artist, and further insights
into his work and life.
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Bruno F. Schneider, et al / Paperback / Published 1995
Synopsis
Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) is one of the best-loved French Impressionists.
In this new volume in the Artists in Focus series, Douglas Druick
shows 40 of Renoir's works from the Art Institute of Chicago's
collection, all reproduced in full color, with numerous comparison
illustrations, quotations from the artist, and further insights
into his work and life.
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Anne Distel, et al / Paperback / Published 1995
Synopsis
This vivid, insightful account of the life of Pierre-Auguste Renoir,
one of the most prominent and beloved of the Impressionist painters--is
enlivened by quotations from the artist himself, his friends,
and his family, including his son, film director Jean Renoir.
206 illustrations, 128 in color.
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Synopsis
For twenty years, White has devoted much of her life to searching
out unpublished letters, drawings and documents that reveal Renoir's
life as an artist and as a man. 400 illustrations, with 125 in
color, include seldom reproduced works as well as intimate photos
of Renoir's family and homes.
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The New York Review of Books, Robert L. Herbert
The pleasure Bailey obviously takes in setting out in detail the
life stories of Renoir's subjects--we learn of Mlle. Legrand's
two marriages, her children, her jobs, etc.--reveals him as a
traditionalist who believes that facts count. The reader will
find no signs of the current preoccupation with "theory" (and,
blessedly, none of its jargon), and little in the way of psychological
or social interpretation. Bailey assumes that the more we know
about Renoir's sitters the more we will understand his pictures;
but he often fails even to try to relate this information to any
perception of Renoir's brushwork, color, and composition. In most
entries, it is true, the attentive reader will find evocative
and gracefully written descriptive passages....
Synopsis
Of all the Impressionist artists, only Pierre Auguste Renoir earned
distinction as a professional portrait painter. This sumptuously
illustrated book is the first devoted exclusively to Renoir's
portraiture, gathering examples of the portraits he painted during
each period of his prolific career. 370 illustrations, including
80 color plates.
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A way to know Renoir the man...
This book is like sitting down with Renoir and speaking with him
through his son. While it is true that these are the recollections
of a son, the father comes through in a way that is rarely contradicted
by other primary sources. I have read it many times and always
find a new gem with each reading. If you want to get to know Renoir
the man, this is the book for you.
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Synopsis
A Passion for Renoir is the first study of the world-famous Renoir
collection assembled by Robert Sterling Clark, with the assistance
of his wife, Francine. Based on Sterline Clark's extensive, never-before-published
diaries, the book illuminates a period during which dealers, curators,
critics, and collectors all considered Renoir the greatest of
the Impressionists. 62 illustrations, 32 in full color.
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From Horn Book
Published spring 1996. These books are illustrated with reproductions
of art and with lively cartoons that humorously present events
in each artist's life. In the text, art terminology is defined
in informal language, creating accessible art history books that
are fun to read. Their small size and large print make these books
appealing for reluctant readers as well as budding art enthusiasts.
-- Copyright © 1997 The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Card catalog description
John House examines the many facets of the work and what it reveals
about Renoir as a man and artist. He asks, "What did it mean to
paint a picture like La Promenade in France in 1870, in the final
months of Napoleon III's Second Empire?" The reader is invited
to look at the canvas - and Impressionism - as a rejection of
the idealist world of academic art and as a challenge to contemporary
social norms.
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From Booklist , 10/15/94
This book flawlessly melds gastronomic details with a biographical
survey of the artist's life. Lavish illustrations include reproductions
of Renoir's paintings and splendid color photographs that assist
the text in summoning up an intimate evocation of Renoir's family
life and his impressive career. A sheaf of recipes is the book's
foundation, re-creating the ambiance of meals Renoir might have
shared with guests such as C{‚}ezanne, Morisot, or Mallarm{‚}e
at the artist's idyllic retreat--Les Collettes--in the French
country. Alice Joyce Copyright© 1994, American Library Association.
All rights reserved
From Kirkus Reviews , 11/01/94
Marketed as a cookbook/art book, this satisfies as neither. There
are only 61 recipes, including stocks and sauces, all for classic
French fare that has been explained by everyone from Paul Bocuse
to Julia Child. And the book is so visually unappealing that few
will want to place it on the coffee table. Renoir's Table displays
a confusing mix of styles and goals, and it's no wonder, since
the creators hail from such diverse backgrounds: Naudin, a photographer,
worked on Monet's Table (not reviewed); journalist Charbonnier
contributes to French art magazine Beaux-Arts; and Saulnier writes
about food for the French women's magazine Marie Claire. The majority
of the text is devoted to Renoir's life, from his early years
in the Limousin region to his final days in Cagnes. We follow
the evolution of his artistic history, peek into his romantic
and domestic life, watch him dining with Monet and Mallarm‚ in
fashionable Paris bistros, and get a few reproductions of his
paintings. None of this is particularly engaging or new. The food
is basic and often heavy, and while those dishes tested (from
the savory baked tomatoes to the slightly bland but not bad onion
pur‚e) were palatable, the recipes are difficult to follow, with
small type and directions given in paragraph form that makes it
easy to lose your place between steps. Far from a masterpiece.
(130 color photos; 10 b&w photos) -- Copyright ©1994, Kirkus Associates,
LP. All rights reserved.
Synopsis
This companion volume to the bestselling Monet's Table is
a sumptuous evocation of the life, art, and dining style of one
of the world's most celebrated Impressionist painters. It presents
more than 60 recipes, accompanied by reproductions of Renoir's
paintings and original full-color photos of turn-of-the-century
French life.
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From Horn Book Color phot.
In these unusual and whimsical books, the authors ably address
the intended audience in the context of imagined conversations
during a weekend visit. The texts succeed in providing solid information
and astute commentary and also seem to capture the individual
personalities of the two men. Handsomely produced introductions
to the world of fine art. -- Copyright © 1992 The Horn Book, Inc.
All rights reserved.
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Synopsis
A celebration of the artistry of the great impressionist examines
Renoir's work within the context of the environment that influenced
him, capturing the rich beauty of the house and garden that inspired
some of his most beautiful work. 25,000 first printing.
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Synopsis
Renoir's unforgettable paintins of beautiful women and lovely
children, lush landscapes, and lighthearted picnics and dances
are unparalleled in their joyous celebration of natural beauty.
The 12 paintings presented here are some of Renoir's finest works.
Shrink-wrapped. 12 x 12.
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Synopsis
Renoir's greatest works are showcased in this handsome edition,
featuring 64 pages of full-color reproductions plus black-and-white
illustrations. 7 3/4 x 10 3/4. Gramercy
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Card catalog description
A brief biography of the artist accompanies color reproductions
and analyses of fifteen of his works.
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Synopsis
Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) is one of the best-loved French Impressionists.
In this new volume in the Artists in Focus series, Douglas Druick
shows 40 of Renoir's works from the Art Institute of Chicago's
collection, all reproduced in full color, with numerous comparison
illustrations, quotations from the artist, and further insights
into his work and life.
Read more about this title...
Synopsis
Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) is one of the best-loved French Impressionists.
In this new volume in the Artists in Focus series, Douglas Druick
shows 40 of Renoir's works from the Art Institute of Chicago's
collection, all reproduced in full color, with numerous comparison
illustrations, quotations from the artist, and further insights
into his work and life.
Read more about this title...
