Renoir: A Master of Impressionism (Great Masters) (ISBN 1597640964)

Book Description:
These handsomely illustrated volumes offer insight into the lives and works of those few unique individuals whose extraordinary creative genius has affected suceeding generations of artists and altered the way we view the world around us. Capturing the transient beauty of nature, Renoir was skilled at landscapes as well as portraiture. From outdoor paintings to depictions of bathers, this volume offers an intimate view of the artist and his work.

Impressionist Perfection on every page!:
This book was splendid! It was georgeously created, and it the care the author and editor put into the making of this book shows on every page. The thing that makes this book unique is that every painting is shown IN COLOR--not black and white sections taking up half the book, etc. The paintings are also put on the page in a way that makes you focus on the genius of each and every one. It makes you realize that Renoir truly was a genius in his time. He was an original and stylish painter, and this book is a great tribute to him and his art---as well as a book that anyone, with art history knowledge or not, would enjoying having on both his/her coffee table and as a book to read and treasure!