One of the Impressionist era's best-loved painters, Pierre-Auguste Renoirpainted every day for 60 years-that's over 5,000 paintings! The joie de vivre expressed in his work is reflected on every page of Smart About Art- Pierre-Auguste Renoir in colorful, dynamic illustrations and 17 reproductions. With humor and insight, this title takes us through the life of an artist who at first was so unpopular that his paintings were attacked with umbrellas. Written as if it were a child's own class report, this title is sure to draw new young fans to Renoir's paintings.
By:
True Kelley Imprint: Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S. Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 179mm,
Spine: 4mm
Weight: 96g ISBN:9780448433714 ISBN 10: 0448433710 Series:Smart About Art Pages: 32 Publication Date:16 June 2005 Recommended Age: From 5 to 9 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
True Kelley is the author-illustrator ofWho Was Pablo Picasso?and the author ofWho Is Dolly Parton?,Who Was Abigail Adams?, andWho Was Roald Dahl?
Reviews for Smart About Art: Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Paintings That Smile
Light enough to slip into your pocket, but still contains all the crucial info.