Sunlight dancing through leaves, friends laughing over lunch, couples dancing on a summer afternoon. The paintings of Pierre-Auguste Renoir are among the most joyful in all of art, celebrating human connection, leisure and the play of natural light. A major exhibition, Renoir and Love, is touring Paris, London and Boston in 2026 and 2027. In this illustrated talk, we'll bring the spirit of that exhibition to Sydney, exploring Renoir's life, his most loved works and the warmth that fills his art. We'll look at how he painted friends, couples and families with a brilliant palette and a sense of intimacy, and meet the other Impressionist painters in his circle. We'll also explore his artistic ideas and ask what his paintings of love and togetherness can still say to us today. Whether you're an Impressionism fan or simply love beautiful paintings, you'll feel at home.

Join fellow art lovers in a relaxed, friendly setting, share your favourite works and leave with a little of Renoir's sunshine.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face to face
• Online

COURSE OUTLINE

• Life & art of Renoir
• Other Impressionist painters in Renoir’s circle
• His major artworks

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Become familiar with the art of Renoir
• Explain some of his artistic & aesthetic philosophy
• Reflect on his role in the art movement of the Impressionists