Auguste Renoir Living Art Books
Auguste Renoir Picture Study Aid and Art Prints
This 30-page Auguste Renoir Picture Study Aid includes a summary of the life of the French Impressionist painter Auguste Renoir (1841-1919), a synopsis of seven of his works, a separate file with printable versions of the pieces covered (or professional prints are also available), and a brief discussion about Charlotte Mason’s ideas and methods for implementing picture study.
A large of of Auguste Renoir’s oeuvre includes nudity. If this is something you avoid in your homeschool, please use caution when handing books about him to your student.
Renoir
By Sophie Monneret
An excellent reference resource.
Brush with Greatness: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
By Amie Jane Leavitt
“Learn about the fascinating life of Paris impressionist painter, Pierre August Renoir, as told through the eyes of his (fictitious) young neighbor and studio assistant, Leo. Leo recounts Renoir’s later years, when severe arthritis confined him to a wheelchair and Leo would need to mix his paints and strap the paintbrush to Renoir’s hand so he could paint. He learns from Renoir’s wife that he was self-taught, spending hours at the Louvre Museum in Pairs, studying famous paintings. He shares his admiration for the many paintings displayed in Renoir’s home and the artist’s friendship with fellow impressionist painter, Claude Monet. Beautiful chronologically arranged reproductions of many of his early, and most famous paintings are featured throughout the book.” Ages 5-8.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (Art for Children)
By Ernest Roboff
I really enjoy this series of art books from Ernest Roboff. They are beautifully laid out and illustrated and give unique glimpses at the artsts they cover. They are no longer in print, but you can sometimes find them used on eBay or Amazon. Ages 9-12 (includes a photo of a statue of a woman breastfeeding).
Discovering Great Artists
By Maryann F. Kohl
“‘Discovering Great Artists’ has 75 great artists featured in 110 amazingly fun and unique quality art appreciation activities for children. They will experience the styles and techniques of the great masters, from the Renaissance to the Present. A brief biography of each artist is included with a fully illustrated, child-tested art activity, featuring painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, architecture, and more. Includes such greats as Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Monet, Degas, Picasso, Van Gogh, Dali, Matisse, Pollock, and O’Keeffe. 1998 Benjamin Franklin Silver Award, 2002 Practical Homeschooling Reader Award. Full ‘click-to’ resource guide at Bright Ring’s website to show each artist’s most famous works.” Ages 3-12. (Includes one Auguste Renoir project.)