Renoir's Table
Category: Books,Arts & Photography,History & Criticism
Renoir's Table Details
From Booklist This book flawlessly melds gastronomic details with a biographical survey of the artist's life. Lavish illustrations include reproductions of Renoir's paintings and splendid color photographs that assist the text in summoning up an intimate evocation of Renoir's family life and his impressive career. A sheaf of recipes is the book's foundation, re-creating the ambiance of meals Renoir might have shared with guests such as C{‚}ezanne, Morisot, or Mallarm{‚}e at the artist's idyllic retreat--Les Collettes--in the French country. Alice Joyce Read more Language Notes Text: English (translation) Original Language: French Read more
Reviews
I have several other books in this series, some better than others. I began with "Monet's Table" not because of his art but because of his impeccable taste in food and entertaining. And I thought it was the best so far. When I found this book on Renoir, I decided to purchase it because I knew very little about his art and the reviews made it sound appealing. I was not disappointed! He was a totally different type than Monet; much more easy going and delightful. He made his way into my heart by the end of the book and I also fell in love with his art in the process. If you aren't a fan of his yet, you just might become one after reading this volume. I highly recommend it.