Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Bright Summer Sundays-in French Video (DVD)

The artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir is one of the best known of the impressionists, and for good reason. His startling use of color and light has made him one of the most beloved painters of the impressionism movement. In this French-language video, the paintings of Renoir and impressionism are discussed as one of his best works is studied in detail. The charm and color of one of his best-known works are discussed as viewers learn about the use of brushstrokes that overlap in this work. This 32-minute video from 2002 is a study of the nuances of this work as well as the blurring effect and other elements that were used to create the impressions that make this such a masterful work.

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