The Life, Times and Work of Auguste Renoir, an eBook in the Discovering Art series, provides an accessible illustrated introduction to the life and work of Renoir. The book details his life including his time spent at the studio of Charles Gleyre alongside his fellow impressionists Monet, Sisley and Bazille. Richly illustrated, the book includes the impressionist paintings done in his 30s and 40s such as La Loge and On the Terrace as well as his final masterpiece The Bathers, completed shortly before his death. View this eBook on your iPad or Android to fully appreciate the lavish full colour illustrations.
Included in the Discovering Art Series, The Life, Times and Work of Claude Monet provides an accessible introduction to Monets life and work and his important role in establishing French Impressionism. Illustrations in the book chart Monets progression from the creation of light and space by painting outdoors plien-air to his final near abstract paintings of water lilies at his famous Giverny home where he moved in 1883, remaining there until his death at a venerable 86 in 1926.To fully appreciate the lavishly illustrated Discovering Art series, view this eBook on your iPad or download the Kindle app to your Android tablet.