Renoir is known and loved for his early impressionist paintings which rank among the world’s favourites. However, he grew tired of this style and changed course, resulting in works which even today provoke extreme reactions… Available now to stream, download or buy on DVD. | Exhibition On Screen

Pierre-Auguste Renoir: The Art of Everyday Joy Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919) was a French painter and one of the leading figures of the Impressionist movement, renowned for his vibrant use of color, soft brushstrokes, and focus on beauty, leisure, and human warmth; he frequently depicted social gatherings, women, children and everyday Parisian life, with a strong emphasis on the human figure and in his later years he moved toward a more classical style that emphasized solid forms while prese

This breathtaking view of Paris was painted by Auguste Renoir in 1872. And it represents a pivotal moment in art history. In the 19th century, a daring group of artists decided they were finished with the traditional rules of the art world. They took their paints outside to capture life as it truly happened. They called themselves “Artists, Painters, Sculptors, Engravers, Inc.,” but history remembers them as the “impressionists.” One of these bold innovators was Auguste Renoir. When he set out t