Art Masters: Pierre-Auguste Renoir

<p><b>This beautifully illustrated full-colour hardback explores the life and work of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, alongside a selection of his best artwork.</b><br><br>Pierre-Auguste Renoir was one of the foremost Impressionist artists, known for his <i>en plein air </i>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. <br><br>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.<br><br><b>ABOUT THE SERIES</b>: The <i>Art Masters</i> 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.</p>