Books with title Renaissance Coloring Book

From the Introduction:Pierre-Auguste Renoir (French, 1841 1919) is one of the most well-loved painters in the history of modern art. Mostly he painted landscapes in the south of France, scenes of his family, and portraits of various people. He painted in the impressionist style; you can clearly see his brushstrokes in his pictures. He also was an expert with color and knew how to properly combine his paints to come up with exactly the right color combinations.You will find twenty-two of Pierre-Auguste Renoir's paintings in this coloring book. They are shown as small pictures on the inside front and back covers. When you color in the line drawings, you could copy the originals, or you might prefer to create your own color combinations. We've left the last page of this coloring book blank so that you can draw and color a picture of your own. Will it be a portrait, a landscape, a picture of your house and family, or something wholly from your imagination?Selections: Apple Vendor, 1890; Bouquet of Roses, late 1870s; Mussel Fishers at Berneval, 1879; Children on the Seashore, Guernsey, 1883; Bouquet, c. 1919; Young Mother, 1881; Girl on a Balcony, Cagnes, c. 1911; The Artist's Family, 1896; Sailor Boy, 1883; Reading, 1890; Oranges, Bananas and Teacup, c. 1908; Vase of Flowers, c. 1889; Grape Gatherers, c. 1884; Mademoiselle Jeanne Durand-Ruel, 1876; Garden Scene in Brittany, 1886; Woman with Fan, 1886; Girl with Jump Rope, 1876; Tea Time, 1911; Writing Lesson, c. 1905; The Promenade, c. 1906; Washerwoman and Child, 1887; Two Girls, c. 1910.One forty-eight page 8 1/2 x 11 inch book with twenty-two images to color. Each illustration is reproduced in a small, color version of the original artwork and as a full-page black line drawing. Coloring pages are blank on the back so they can be cut out and displayed. This item is CPSIA compliant.

Big art for little hands, this enchanting activity book allows young artists to explore the world's masterpieces on their own terms and with plenty of space to color outside the lines. This delightful coloring book introduces children to one of the world's most celebrated artists, Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The French artist was a leading figure in the development of the Impressionist style. Most often focusing on people, his paintings are notable for their vibrant light and saturated color. In characteristic Impressionist style, Renoir created the details of a scene through light touches of color. The warm colors of Renoir's style made his paintings some of the most wellknown and frequently reproduced works in the history of art. Brimming with beautiful illustrations of Renoir’s masterpieces, this engaging activity book will inspire learning and creativity in children, and will encourage young readers to make their own Renoir-like creations.