- Hardcover: 312 pages
- Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; New edition edition (Sep 15 1988)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0810980886
- ISBN-13: 978-0810980884
- Product Dimensions: 35.6 x 27.2 x 3.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 2.9 Kg
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#1,750,847 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #21 in Books > Arts & Photography > Artists, A-Z > ( P-R ) > Renoir, Auguste
- #97 in Books > Arts & Photography > Schools, Periods & Styles > Post-Impressionism
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This stunning book is a lavish celebration of Renoir's life, exploring his early formative years and his rapid progression into one of the world's most highly respected Impressionist painters. More than 250 of the artist's better known works are reproduced with amazing clarity, and are a testament to Renoir's diverse talent and imagination. From his subtle, tender images of children in paintings such as Girls at the Piano and The Letter, to his full-textured and opulent paintings such as Sleeping Odalisque and Ode to Flowers, Renoir really was the Workman of Painting. --Naomi Gesinger
Ingram
For twenty years, White has devoted much of her life to searching out unpublished letters, drawings and documents that reveal Renoir's life as an artist and as a man. 400 illustrations, with 125 in color, include seldom reproduced works as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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5.0 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Spectacular size adds to enjoyment of Renoir's work., Mar 8 2007
By N. Lewis "Fireandearth" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Renoir: His Life, Art, and Letters (Hardcover)
A real delight to go through this book by myself or with others and a cup of coffee. The size allows one to view and exclaim over his techniques, composition, color and artistic gifts. A must have for Art History lovers.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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A truly seminal work, Feb 12 2010
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Renoir: His Life, Art, and Letters (Hardcover)
Pierre-August Renoir is an icon of 19th century European art. During his long life he created literally thousands of paintings, drawings, sketches and watercolors. His productivity was unmatched by any of his contemporaries. Now academician and art historian Barbara Ehrlich White has written "Renoir: His Life, Art, And Letters", a superbly illustrated, 312-page survey of his artistic accomplishments, as well as an informed and informative biography of both his personal and his professional life. The result of more than twenty years of impressively detailed research that draws upon both public and private historical resources (including the artists unpublished letters and personal documents), readers will learn a great deal of hitherto obscure facts about Renoir's life and times, including his struggle against crippling arthritis, the loss of formerly supportive patrons when he pioneered in new styles of artistic expression, and so much more! The text is profusely embellished with 391 flawlessly presented illustrations, of which 125 are in full color and three are 'gatefolds'. A truly seminal work, "Renoir: Hist Life, Art, And Letters" is an essential addition to personal, academic, and community library European Art History reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Renoir: His Life, Art and Letters, Aug 9 2010
By Marsha and Roger - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Renoir: His Life, Art and Letters (Hardcover)
Large, very complete book on Renoir filled with information from people who knew him well. Incredible value as a used hardback.
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