This fascinating new book looks in detail at Renoir's influences, life and works. The first part begins examines his style; it covers Renoir's techniques and training: painting copies at the Louvre; his time at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts; meeting his muse, Lise Trehot; working with fellow impressionist artists and his struggles for recognition. The volume then investigates Renoir's move away from Impressionism, his stay in Guernsey and also the changes to his personal life and the way in which these informed his work. It also documents his eventual success in the art world and considers the devastating series of illnesses and losses that blighted the end of Renoir's long painting career. The second part of the book is a gallery of Renoir's work in 300 glorious pictures, each accompanied by an in-depth analysis of its context within his life, his technique and his body of work as a whole.

About the Author
Susie Hodge has an MA in the History of Art by Research from the University of London. She has taught part-time for 15 years in secondary, further and higher education on subjects including Art & Design, History, Science and Religious Education. Susie has written over 30 books for children and adults, on many subjects, including history, art, design and science. She has written articles and booklets and created websites for the V&A, the Museum of London, Tate and the Royal Academy, as well as giving lectures on art in history.


Book Information
ISBN 9780754823476
Author Susie Hodge
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Lorenz Books
Publisher Anness Publishing
Dimensions(mm) 308mm * 243mm * 23mm