Renoir and The Boy With The Long Hair: A Story About Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Renoir and The Boy With The Long Hair: A Story About Pierre-Auguste Renoir. RENOIR AND THE BOY WITH THE LONG HAIR: A Story About Pierre-AugusteRenoir Pierre-Auguste Renoir (February 25, 1841–December 3, 1919) was a French artist who was a leading painter in the development of the Impressionist style. As a celebrator of beauty, and especially feminine sensuality, it has been said that "Renoir is the final representative of (2007; $14.99), by Wendy Wax. Barron's Educational Series,Inc. This is one of a series of books for children about famous artistsand the young people who knew them. Most frequently children'sbooks about artists focus upon the art forms created--their formalcharacteristics and place in the history of art. In this case, thenarrative deals with more personal family insights between a father, hisson (Jean Renoir) and everyday events in their lives. To be sure, thereare references to specific paintings (Bal du Moulin de la Galette Coordinates: The Moulin de la Galette is a windmill situated near the top of the district of Montmartre in Paris, France. , Lisewith Sunshade, The Umbrellas and Jean Renoir Sewing), but the thrust ofthe book is in realizing the personal relationships of an artist and theworld in which he lives. The author makes note that Jean Renoir becamethe celebrated film director who wrote a memoir memoirHistory or record composed from personal observation and experience. Closely related to autobiography, a memoir differs chiefly in the degree of emphasis on external events. : Renoir, My Father.Doubtless, the reading of this book will rouse greater interest inviewing the paintings of Pierre-Auguste Renoir.--J.J.H. www.barronseduc.com | circle # 399