He believed that art should celebrate life, beauty and the joy of each moment. Known for his soft, feathery brush strokes in his colorful paintings, he primarily depicted feminine beauty. But he also painted still lifes, as well as rural and domestic scenes.
In this episode, we’re going to talk about one of the leading artists of the Impressionist movement, Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
The Luncheon of the Boating Party
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Check out the modern day
Maison Fournais on the River Siene:
Compare & Contrast to the
Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette:
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Recommended for Further Study:
Pierre Auguste Renoir (Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Artists (Paperback))
Smart About Art: Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Paintings That SmileRenoir: His Life and Works in 500 Images: A Study of the Artist, His Life and Context, With 500 Images, and A Gallery Showing 300 of His Most Iconic PaintingsRenoir: Painter of HappinessRenoir (Basic Art Series 2.0)
